=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10501.23

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Richard Guerrera as XO Alexandra Horn
Jim Greenman as CMO Kymar Dremel
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh

SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Arlene McIntyre as Assistant
Arlene McIntyre as Danar Gole
Arlene McIntyre as Rory Landman
Arlene McIntyre as Operations Officer Sanchez
Karriaunna Scotti as Tactical Officer M'To
Karriaunna Scotti as Tactical Officer Mot
Karriaunna Scotti as Tactical Officer Tom
Richard Guerrera as Operations Officer Gopher

Absent:
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Episode 156: "The Loreridians, Part 3: First Contact": Who were the two ships that shadowed the Luna?  What did they mean "You have what we need"?  Who is the dead crewman and what happened to all his organs... These and many other questions may or may not be answered on the next episode.
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Host CO_Savar says:
::Laying in Sickbay, mildly unconscious of his own will::
CSO_Singh says:
:: On the bridge, reading through various reports.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::tapping out information and things on his PADD as he walks around the Captain's biobed::
XO_Horn says:
@:: On the planet in her small quarters ::
Host Rory_Landman says:
@::Making sure his luggage is all at the beam out point... all 20 suitcases::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks over at OPS and asks for the ETA to the Loreridian homeworld.::
XO_Horn says:
@:: Elvis playing quietly in the background ::
Host Assistant says:
::Knocks on the door of the XO's room.::  XO: Miss Alex are you there?
XO_Horn says:
@:: Waiting patiently for the Luna to contact her ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: When OPS looks at her oddly, she sighs and shakes her head.::  OPS:  Never mind.  Inform the Loreridians we are here as well as our new XO Please.
XO_Horn says:
@Assist: Yes I am here. Come in
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
CSO: Aye Ma'am.
Host Assistant says:
@::Enters the room.::  XO:  Ahhh there you are Miss Alex, Mr. Landman was getting worried.  Are you ready to beam into your ship?
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
COM: XO: Cmdr Horn this is the USS Luna, please respond?
XO_Horn says:
@Assist: Yes I am ready, I was just getting my things together
CSO_Singh says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, was is the captain's current status?
XO_Horn says:
@COM: Luna: This is Horn, go ahead
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
COM: XO: Standby for Cmdr Singh.... ::Turns:: CSO: I have Cmdr Horn on the line.
CMO_Kymar says:
*CSO*: Incapacitated. It'll be another few days until I'll let him get up. I'll be switching off the Osteotractor in about ten minutes so he'll be able to move slightly
Host CO_Savar says:
::Without opening an eye::  CMO: Do you believe that's wise, Doctor?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Informs the transporter room to prepare to beam aboard the XO as well as having a tactical officer there to greet her.::
Host Assistant says:
@::Tugs on the XO"s sleeve::  XO:  Can you sing for us again before you leave.. or are you going to leave Elvis here for us?
XO_Horn says:
@Assist: I will be with you shortly. I am getting final instructions from my ship right now.
Host Rory_Landman says:
@::Looks up at the night sky...  Can't want for his new adventure.::
CSO_Singh says:
COM:  XO:  Ma'am, we are ready to beam you aboard when you are.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: Yes, Captain. Technically you only needed to stay in there for the duration of the surgery, but I wanted to be safe
CMO_Kymar says:
::continues tapping out information on his PADD quietly::
Host CO_Savar says:
CMO: Of course, Doctor.  ::Knows full well he could probably sit up comfortable::
XO_Horn says:
@:: Smiles slightly :: Assist: I will leave some Elvis songs for you
CSO_Singh says:
*CMO*: When will he be able to return to duty?  And is he awake?
Host Assistant says:
@XO: Oh good I've been the talk of the planet you know...  ::Happily skips out of the room.::
XO_Horn says:
@COM: Luna: I ready as soon as you are.
CMO_Kymar says:
*CSO*: He's awake, but he won't be able to return to duty until he can get up and about.
Host Rory_Landman says:
@XO:  Miss Alex.. my team is at the beam into point.. are you going to join us?  You know... ::Thinks amount::  I think your Capt should come down for a meal, what do you say?
CSO_Singh says:
*CMO*:  Thank you doctor.
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  Sir, we are preparing to beam our first officer aboard.
XO_Horn says:
@COM: Luna: Soon as I join the delegation, you can beam us all up at once
CSO_Singh says:
COM:  XO:  Understood Ma'am.
Host CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: Give him my regards.  He may report directly to you, or to me as he sees fit.
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks over to the nearby console and brings up the Captain's vitals and scans, nodding at the incredibly fast recovery and jotting it down, mumbling something about "Vulcans" and "Trances" and "Crazy"::
CSO_Singh says:
*CO* : If you are up to it, I will have him report to you shortly after he has reported aboard to me.
XO_Horn says:
@Landman: I am not sure what the Captains plans are, but as soon as I see him, I will pass the invitation on to him ::Heads to the beam out point where the other people are waiting ::
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
::Monitors the communications traffic... most of it regarding MacDonald and his death.. is getting made because he just can't find any information on it.::
TO_Tom says:
:: Waits in the transporter room for the XO and delegation::
XO_Horn says:
@:: Joins the delegation :: COM: Luna: Horn to Luna. Ready to beam out.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Nods to OPS to inform the transporter room to beam them aboard.::
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
::Locks onto the away team and initiates transport.::
TO_Tom says:
::Hearing the order come in, straightens up along with his team mate.::

ACTION: Suddenly as the transport commences, the bright light moves through the ships once again.  When the delegation reaches the ship.. one person is missing... Landman.. then suddenly he appears dead.

CMO_Kymar says:
::hums quietly and slips his PADD back into his pocket:: CO: Captain, what can you tell me about your Vulcan healing trance? It's always been an enigma to me
XO_Horn says:
:: Beams aboard the ship ::
TO_Tom says:
XO:  Sir, I would like to welcome you and the delegation aboard.

ACTION: Tactical sensors register two ships port side that suddenly disappear.

XO_Horn says:
:: Sees the one person laying on the transporter pad ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks back at Silver as she informs her of the energy beam::  SO:  Are you sure?  Are those ships about?
XO_Horn says:
:: Reaches down to Landman and notices that he more than passed out ::
TO_Mot says:
CSO:  Sorry ma'am, they were there, but only for a moment.
CSO_Singh says:
TO Mot:  Take us back to red alert.
XO_Horn says:
Medical: Medical emergency in the transporter room
TO_Tom says:
*CSO*:  We have a problem down here.

ACTION:  The rest of the Loreridians become panicky.  The Female assistant starts screaming.

CSO_Singh says:
*TO Tom*:  Has the first officer beamed aboard?
CMO_Kymar says:
::frowns and taps his commbadge:: *XO*: On my way. ::picks up his physicians kit and runs for the door:: CO: Hold that, thought, Captain. ::steps into a TL and orders it for the transporter room::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Hears the scream and stands ups.::  *TO Tom*:  What is going on down there?
XO_Horn says:
Delegation: Calm down everybody. The doctor will be here shortly and everything will be alright.
TO_Tom says:
CSO:  One of the delegates beamed aboard dead.
XO_Horn says:
TO: Take the delegation to their quarters please

ACTION:  She continues to scream.. the rest of the delegation is studden... Danar Gole begins writing Landman's death chant.

CSO_Singh says:
*TO Tom*:  Is the XO alright?
XO_Horn says:
Delegations: This officer will take you to your quarters, as soon as the doctor has finished I will inform you what is going on
CMO_Kymar says:
::steps out of the TL and walks into the transporter room to see people screaming and surrounding an immobile body:: All: Excuse me, can I get through?
Host Danar_Gole says:
XO: Yeah yeah, in a moment..  I've got much work to do.  ::Waves off the XO::
TO_Tom says:
*CSO*:  Yes Ma'am.
CSO_Singh says:
*TO Tom*:  As soon as things are in hand, proceed with the original plan.
CMO_Kymar says:
::mutters and slips through, kneeling beside Landman and pulling out his tricorder, quickly running the hand scanner over his - obviously dead - body::
XO_Horn says:
:: wishing that she could slap the screaming woman ::
TO_M'To says:
Delegation:  If you will all come with me please.
TO_Tom says:
XO: Ma'am, when you are ready, I will take you to the bridge to report in.
Host Danar_Gole says:
XO: You know... ::Continues to scribble words.::  We've never had an ambassador die on us..  this is not good.  Our government is going to be very upset.  Is it hit or miss when you beam into a ship.. I need to get it straight in the death chant?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Breaths slowly, patiently waiting for people to report in, letting them do their jobs first.::
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Waves the TO away.::  TO M'To: I've much work to do please do not interfere  If I do not right this now... Landman will not get into Toranodan...
XO_Horn says:
Gole: Transporting is one of the safest way to travel. It is not hit or miss We will conduct an investigation and inform you how this could of occurred
CSO_Singh says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, as soon as you know...  please let me know.
TO_M'To says:
::Looks at the first officer waiting for further orders.::
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Looks down at the dead man..::  XO:  Well, with all due respect... It looks like hit or miss to me.
CMO_Kymar says:
::stands up and looks around:: TO/XO: He died the same as MacDonald, I'll need him beamed to sickbay to confirm
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Hears the doctor and continues to write.::  CMO: What is this MacDonald disease?
CMO_Kymar says:
*CSO*: The same as the... ::looks over at Danar curiously:: ..last one.  I'm taking him down to Sickbay
XO_Horn says:
Gole: Like I said. We will do an investigation to find the exact cause. You will be informed. I can tell you one thing though, the Federation is not in the habit of killing Ambassadors
TO_M'To says:
::Not getting anything from the XO turns back to the little man.:: Danar:  You are to come with me.  Your questions will be answered later.
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Looks down at Landman then back up to the XO.::  XO: Uh huh... if you say so...
CSO_Singh says:
*CMO*:  Understood doctor.
Host Danar_Gole says:
::continues writing: "He died of MacDonalds, what a way to go.. he beamed into the ship and there was just no where else to go.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::looks over at the TR Chief and nods:: Chief: Two to beam to sickbay.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks around the bridge.::  Bridge Crew:  I need all eyes open at all time  Obviously they did not leave us.
XO_Horn says:
:: Once it looks like everything is finally under control turns to the TO :: TO: If you lead the way to the bridge, I will report in now
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  Sir, we have been attacked by the aliens again.  One of the delegates is dead.
TO_Tom says:
XO:  Aye ma'am.  If you will come this way.  ::Does not envy his partner.::
XO_Horn says:
:: Follows the TO ::
TO_M'To says:
::Firmly but gently ushers the little people out the door.  Pauses.::  Danar:  This way sir.
Host CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: I suspected I felt a presence... status of the rest of the team?
TO_Tom says:
::Steps aside to let the first officer proceed him into the turbolift.::  Computer, bridge.
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  I have not heard anything more yet.  But I assume they are fine.  The first officer should be here soon.
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Looks shocked::  TO M'To:  Are you forbidding me to conduct one of our death rights?   Do you know what you are doing?  I must write the death chant closest to the point of death. If I do not... he will rot and will not have eternal life
XO_Horn says:
:: Steps into the turbo lift and is allowed to be whisked away to the bridge ::
CMO_Kymar says:
::rematerializes back in Sickbay standing next to a biobed with the dead Landman on it::
Host CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: Thank you for the update.  Remember, you are in command....
TO_M'To says:
::Growls, but remembering his orders goes to parade rest.::  Danar:  This will not take long.
CMO_Kymar says:
::activates the autopsy scanners and sets it up before activating it, nodding as the readout confirms a lack of all organs, a brain, and obviously his eyes:: Self: Curious...
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  Aye sir... for a few more minutes.
XO_Horn says:
:: Feels the turbolift stop and watches as the doors open to the bridge ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns as the doors open and watches as the XO steps out, followed by Tom::  XO:  Welcome aboard Ma'am.
XO_Horn says:
:: Steps onto the bridge ::
XO_Horn says:
CSO: Thank you :: Looks around the bridge ::
CSO_Singh says:
XO:  Ma'am, may I have your orders?
Host Danar_Gole says:
::Sits down on the transporter pad and continues.  He bites the tip of his plume.::  TO:  Would it be fair to say that the transporter forgot to give him back his innards?
XO_Horn says:
CSO: What is the status of the ship? :: She says as she hands the PADD over to the CSO ::
TO_M'To says:
Danar:  Highly unlikely.
Host OPS_Sanchez says:
::Looks at the new woman who entered the bridge.:: Self:  Hmmmm must be the new XO.
Host Danar_Gole says:
TO: Then what is this MacDonald's disease?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Scans through the orders and nods, handing them back.::  XO:  We are currently at red alert due aliens... snatching the innards of people.  The captain is in sickbay due to their tossing him aside.  I turn the ship over to you ma'am.
TO_M'To says:
Danar:  Being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

ACTION:  The rest of the delegation escape their escorts and decide to explore the ship...they find the heart of the ship.. the lounge where the bartender is quite willing to serve drinks.

XO_Horn says:
CSO: Understood. Who are these aliens?
TO_M'To says:
::Seeing the other delegates leaving, informs Tom of the situation.::
TO_Tom says:
CSO:  The delegates have left the transporter room unattended.  Permission to escort them.
CSO_Singh says:
TO Tom:  Permission granted.

ACTION:  Several of the delegates order up something called Blood Wine only because they heard stories about it.

CSO_Singh says:
XO:  Unknown sir.  They suddenly appeared, followed us for awhile, but would not answer to hails.  Then sent some kind of beam through our ship scanning our files and various people.  They then vanished off of sensors.  They reappeared during your beaming.
TO_Tom says:
:: Taking a team, goes and locates the delegates, keeping an eye on them.::
XO_Horn says:
CSO: How did the CO get injured, and when will he be fit for command again?
CMO_Kymar says:
::sighs and gives Jones the order to move the body into the morgue area, watching as he grabs D'oh and they both wheel out the cadaver on an anti-grav bed::
CSO_Singh says:
XO:  After one of the beams finished scanning him, it tossed him aside, damaging his spine.  It was not an easy surgery.  However, as to time, I have a feeling you will get different opinions from the doctor and the captain.  ::  Said with a smile in her voice.::  If you would proceed down to sickbay, he is awaiting your arrival.
TO_Tom says:
::Being informed there were delegates in the lounge, takes one of his team there to watch.::
XO_Horn says:
CSO: Thank you. You are the senior officer on the bridge at the moment? :: Looks down to her PADD for a second to confirm the CSO's rank::
TO_M'To says:
::Becoming more impatient, impatiently waits.::
CMO_Kymar says:
::walks back over to the Captain:: CO: Ambassador Landman died the same way as Ensign MacDonald, Captain... his body is being sent to the morgue now
CSO_Singh says:
XO: Yes sir.
XO_Horn says:
:: Cringes slightly at being called Sir ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Notes the body language::  XO: Sorry ma'am.  Old habits die hard.
XO_Horn says:
CSO: Very good, you still have the bridge then. I will be in sickbay if you need me.
Host CO_Savar says:
CMO: An unfortunate event.  The cause of death is most unusual, is it not?
CSO_Singh says:
XO:  Yes Ma'am.
XO_Horn says:
:: smiles slightly, turns and heads towards the turbolift ::
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: That's one way to put it. ::leans back against the console and folds his arms, thinking for a moment:: Ships appear, someone turns up dead with their organs missing. Is someone harvesting us? If so, why, and is there a way to stop them?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Refrains from nodding::  CMO: Why would have been my next question.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head with a sigh, then glares at the command chair as she steps away from it toward Silver.::
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: 'How' would be mine.
Host CO_Savar says:
CMO: How would determine how to stop it physically, at least for us.  Understanding why will grant you the ability to offer alternatives.
CMO_Kymar says:
CO: I suppose that's why you're the Captain and I'm a doctor.  We don't look into why, we look into how.  "How does this happen, how do we stop it or fix it?"
CSO_Singh says:
TO Mot:  Anything?
XO_Horn says:
:: Exits turbolift and walks down the corridor towards medical ::
TO_Mot says:
CSO:  Nothing at the moment.
CSO_Singh says:
TO Mot:  Take us to yellow alert, but keep the shields up at maximum.
CSO_Singh says:
SO:  OK... what do we have to work with so far...
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