=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10506.26

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Arlene McIntyre as Operations Officer Gopher
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Silver
Sherilynne Floyhar as Operations Officer Sanchez

Absent:
Jim Greenman as CMO Kymar Dremel

Episode 167 "Prelude to Invasion, Part 7: How To Get Home?"  The crew of the Luna were unable to get anymore information out of the Gray called Zickfle.  He unfortunately exploded as the proximity of the gem causing a build up of electrical current was too much for him.  In the meantime, Capt Savar finally spoke with the Capt of the Vesuvius and much information was exchange.  It was decided that the Luna would take a lead and lead an away team to the Tetra.  Capt MacPhearson-Quest is in charge of the job and he is in process of getting his away team together.
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CEO_Jarek says:
::At the Engineering console::
OPS_Qui says:
:: On the bridge at the engineering working next to commander Jarek ::
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: The field of Beta energy is constant around the tetrahedron... Do you see it?
CO_Savar says:
::Sitting in the center chair of the Bridge, listening quietly and not asking for reports.  His crew will report when they have something::
CSO_Singh says:
:: In sickbay, finishing with gathering the samples from the exploded alien.::

ACTION:  The shields on the tetrahedron drop one more time as two saucers return from Earth.

OPS_Qui says:
CEO: I'm not sure what will penetrate beta energy.  Any ideas?
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Let us run a simulation of introducing a mild stream of theta energy into the field.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Notices two more saucers entering the tetrahedrons ::   CO: Sir, two more saucers have returned to the tetrahedrons from Earth
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  Are you heading out soon?~~~~
CEO_Jarek says:
CO: Captain ,we have discovered a field of Beta energy surrounding the Tetra...
OPS_Qui says:
CEO: Alright.
CTO_Jarot says:
::at the tactical station on the bridge, just having relayed the information about the ship in Roswell::
CTO_Jarot says:
~~~~CSO: As soon as Captain McPherson is ready we'll get going....~~~~
CO_Savar says:
CEO: Which indicates anything useful?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Her fingers fly over the engineering console as she sets up the simulation :
CSO_Singh says:
:: Places what appears to be a human organ into a biobag.::
Host Gopher says:
::Has received the names of the AT and locks onto them. His console beeps as a break in the shields emerge.  He beams over Singh, Qui, Quest and Jarot along with Jarek to the Tetra.::
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Looks around with both brows climbing to her forehead.::
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Looks around noticing she is no longer on the Luna::
OPS_Qui says:
@Self:  No...no...NO!
CO_Savar says:
::Notes the beamouts and stands, running to the tactical station, checking - they were beamed out internally::  *All*: Beta shift Tactical, Science, and Operations officers, report to the Bridge.
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Pulls the mask from her face and sighs.:: All:  OK, what did I miss?
CO_Savar says:
*Gopher*: Mister Gopher, am I to understand you beamed crewmembers aboard the tetrahedron?
OPS_Sanchez says:
 :: Tries to find their bio signatures ::
CEO_Jarek says:
@ :: Begins to look about....Pulls out his Tricorder and begins an analysis::
Host Gopher says:
*CO*: Aye Sir as per my standing orders...  Did I goof?
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Tries not to get nervous, but remembers the white light that scanned the bridge ::

ACTION:  Footsteps can be heard behind the away team.

CTO_Jarot says:
@::glances around::  All: Be on your guard...
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Begins to peel off the bloody gown and gloves, only to pause.::  All:  Take cover...
CO_Savar says:
::Pauses and thinks for a moment::  *Gopher*: I suppose a bit of warning and preparation would have been appreciated, but... what is done is done.  Maintain a lock as best as possible and inform me if it disappears.
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Hears footsteps behind them, and dark memories return to her.  Feels her breath coming in fast ::
CEO_Jarek says:
:@:: Takes cover and reaches for a phaser he doesn't have::
SO_Silver says:
:: Looks up from her work and quickly exits the lab for the bridge.::
Host Gopher says:
::Gets nervous because his Aunt read him the riot act last time they were at SB 917::  *CO*: I kinda.... well sir.... lost them...
CTO_Jarot says:
@::draws his phaser and takes position behind a console::
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Quickly pulls off the rest and rolls it up into a ball.::  ~~~~ CTO:  Why am I here?  And I don't suppose you have a tricorder handy?~~~~
CEO_Jarek says:
@:: Continues his analysis::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Still trying to locate the signals of the crew beamed off ship ::
CO_Savar says:
::Checks the tactical console again, notices the ship's shields are back online::  *Gopher*: It seems their shields are back up.  Maintain the transporter at its online status, we'll alert you as soon as we need your assistance.
OPS_Sanchez says:
Self: Damn!   CO: Sir, shields on the tetrahedron have gone back up
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Looks over at Kehari.::
Host Gopher says:
*CO*:  Aye Sir.... Ummmmm please don't tell my Aunt?
OPS_Qui says:
@::Looks around nervous ::
CEO_Jarek says:
@:: Tries to locate Qui::
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Sees Harmony and tries to give her a smile ::
OPS_Qui says:
@CSO: What's happening?  :: Tries to keep the nervousness from her voice, but fails ::

ACTION:  A couple grays walk past the away team not glancing at them.  Babies can be heard crying in the distance.

CO_Savar says:
::Thinks how to respond::  *Gopher*: Do not worry, crewman.
CTO_Jarot says:
@~~~~CSO: Don't ask me... I didn't initiate the beam in...  ::grabs his tricorder and passing it to the CSO while maintaining his cover::~~~
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Mouths the words, with no sound.::  OPS:  Do you have a tricorder?  ::Stops and lifts a finger to her lips::
CSO_Singh says:
@:: relaxes a bit as Alec gives him hers, she does not feel quite so naked now.::
Host Gopher says:
*CO*:  Oh great!!!  Now I have to explain to her why I was demoted from Lt!!  Thanks Sir!!...  ::Pulls out a ciggie because he has nothing loose anymore.::
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Shakes her head in the negative since she was at the engineering console on the bridge ::
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Trying to control her shaking, but the dark memories are resurfacing.  Feels paralyzed. ::
Host Gopher says:
Self:  Auntie Rachel is going to have my head and all I did was follow orders...  It just doesn't pay to behave.
CEO_Jarek says:
@::Looks at the CSO and shows his tricorder::
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Pushes away from the wall with relief as the aliens pass by her, then looks around for Captain MacPherson.::
Host Gopher says:
::Takes another drag.::
CTO_Jarot says:
@::glances at the CSO::  CSO: Which way to the screams ?
CSO_Singh says:
@ ::Points down the hall the aliens headed down while she does a quick scan of the area.::
CEO_Jarek says:
@:: Looks at the CTO and points to his right::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Tries many different ways to get bio signatures ::
CEO_Jarek says:
@:: Holds up 4 fingers::
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Leans against the wall trembling more.  Looks around at the others ::
SO_Silver says:
:: Arrives on the bridge and goes to her station.::
CO_Savar says:
::Holds his position at the tactical station until a replacement comes, then walks back to the center of the Bridge::  SO: Miss Silver, can you assist Mister Sanchez?  Perhaps find a way to break through the tetrahedron's dampening fields.
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Gets a bio signature, then it disappears ::   Out Loud:  No!\
CTO_Jarot says:
@::nods, whispering::  All: I'll take point... who takes rear ?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Fingers fly over his console as he tries to get them back ::
CEO_Jarek says:
@CTO: I shall
CSO_Singh says:
@ :: Motions the group closer and whispers.::  All:  I am reading a high level of energy.  Those aliens that passed us by were sparkling with an electrical charge, not unlike what I understood was happening with the other two and the gem.
CEO_Jarek says:
@CTO: Beta energy Mr. Jarot
OPS_Qui says:
@:: Looking around wildly ::
CTO_Jarot says:
@::quietly moves into the pointed direction::
CEO_Jarek says:
@OPS: Qui, let's go
CTO_Jarot says:
@::nods as he glances at the CEO::  CEO: Indeed a logical conclusion...

ACTION:  With the last drag of his ciggie he notices he has the bio signs of the away team...  he beams everyone back to the Luna.

CSO_Singh says:
:: Finding herself back on the Luna looks around in bewilderment.::  All:  What is going on?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees she is back on the Luna. Breathing hard and is near panic ::
Host Gopher says:
::Sees Singh and cringes.::
SO_Silver says:
CO:  Captain, I am reading a high level of energy from the tetra, also, the AT has been returned to the ship.
CO_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow::  SO: I gave no orders to that effect... ::Taps his commbadge::  *CSO*: Lieutenant Commander?
CEO_Jarek says:
Self:: I do wish someone would make up their mind !
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes land on the transporter chief.::  Gopher:  I don't even need to guess, do I.
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*: Aye sir?
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the crew have returned and hears the captain ::
Host Gopher says:
::Throws Singh a kiss.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sits down a moment so she can regain her composure ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes narrow at the TC, and seriously contemplates murder.::
CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: Are you and the others well?
CSO_Singh says:
* CO*: Aye sir.  Though we are all a bit confused at the moment.  One moment we were doing our jobs, the next we are on the alien vessel and then back here.
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Goes to Qui:: OPS: Are you all right Lt.?
OPS_Qui says:
CEO:  No....    :: Her voice is shaky ::
CO_Savar says:
*CIV*: Captain.  Pick your team and get back aboard the tetrahedron.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Notices Kehari and that the CEO is with her, then looks back.::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Kneels:: OPS: Qui ...calm yourself.. You are safe now.
OPS_Qui says:
CEO: Yes...   :: Looks up and sees Gopher.  Stands and moves towards Gopher ::
CSO_Singh says:
¨*CO*: Orders sir?
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Follows Qui ::
Host Gopher says:
Self:  Oh great... ::Sees Kehari move::  Should have left the witch and her minion there.
OPS_Qui says:
Gopher: You are relieved of duty.  You will remain in your quarters until further notice.   :: Voice is near hysteria ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Watches as OPS takes care of Gopher, her department and turns away.::
CTO_Jarot says:
::shakes his head::  CIV: We better get to the real things at hand... rather then get switching between ships...
OPS_Qui says:
:: Glares at Gopher ::   Gopher:  Move it mister!    :: Points at the door ::
Host Gopher says:
OPS: Fine, you tell my Aunt the Admiral.  She will kick your butt for disrespecting me for doing my job.  ::Snarls then begins walking.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::with disgust in his voice that resonates in a stronger than usual Scottish accent:: *CO*: Well Captain I do believe that myself and Cmdr Jarot was the appropriate personal to go given our experience in tactics
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: I suggest you follow your orders mister
CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: See that the appropriate away team gets back aboard the tetrahedron.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Mutters something not very nice under her breath ::   Gopher: I don't care!  Get out of my sight!
CSO_Singh says:
:: Hands Alec his tricorder back.::
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*: Aye sir.
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: I beg your Pardon !
CSO_Singh says:
CIV/CTO:  Gentlemen, are you ready to return... properly?
Host Gopher says:
::Looks at the CEO::  CEO:  When did you get back?  ::Looks back at Kehari::  I guess it's true... true love always finds away....  She can't go anywhere  without you sniffing behind.
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Jarek getting visibly upset::
OPS_Qui says:
Gopher:  OUT!   :: Advances menacingly at Gopher ::
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: May I suggest you remember your place in the food chain mister
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::looks over to the CTO: CTO: Ready Commander?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Walks behind the transporter.::  *SO*:  Silver, let me know when there is a break in the shields.
Host Gopher says:
::grins at Kehari.:: OPS:  Let me know when you want a real man...  ::Looks at Jarek.::  CEO:  Just below my Aunt the Admiral...  ::Saunters out of the TR.::
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: One setting below appetizer
OPS_Qui says:
:: Leans against the transporter console ::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Places a hand on Qui's shoulder::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Jumps at the CEO's touch ::
Host Gopher says:
::Throws out his last quip.::  CEO:  Yes I'm the one who whets the appetite.
SO_Silver says:
*CSO*:  Aye ma'am....
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Removes his hand and cocks his head::
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods at the CIV::  CIV: Let's go, Captain...  ::checks his phaser and tricorder::
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: More like wets the bed

ACTION:  The shields drops one more time on the tetrahedron as the last of the saucers return.  This time no Transporter Chief around.

CSO_Singh says:
CIV/CTO:  As soon as I have an opening, I will send you through.  I will place you where we were before unless you have another choice.
CEO_Jarek says:
:: turns and makes haste towards Gopher::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Takes deep breaths to calm down and closes her eyes...but the images come back to haunt her ::
SO_Silver says:
*CSO*:  Commander... they are down...
Host Gopher says:
::Pulls out another cigarette as he heads for his quarters thinking about having a scotch when he gets there.::
CSO_Singh says:
CIV/CTO:  No time...  be careful.  ::Beams them out.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
CO: Sir, the last of the saucers are returning to the tetrahedrons
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*: The AT has been sent over.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Is glad most everyone is gone from the transporter room ::
SO_Silver says:
:: Gets a lock on the away team.::
CTO_Jarot says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: Thanks...  ::steps on the transporter pad once again::

ACTION: The Away Team materializes on the tetrahedron.

CTO_Jarot says:
@::materializes onboard the tetrahedron::
CO_Savar says:
*CSO*: Good work, Lieutenant Commander.  I'd like you to see if you can help the others in finding a way to break through the tetrahedron's shields if we have to get the team out quickly.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan materializes onboard the Tetrahedron::
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  I am on my way to the bridge.
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Kehari... are you alright?  ::Lays a hand on her shoulder.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Gets sporadic life signs on the away team on his console ::   CO: Sir, I have the away team's bio signature...but it's sporadic.  Trying to boost the gain
Host Gopher says:
::Enters his quarters and goes to a hidden wall in his quarters.  Opening the wall he pulls out his private stash of scotch.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: We must find their mainframe computers Commander
OPS_Qui says:
CSO: No...but I will be.   :: Voice is very quiet ::
SO_Silver says:
CO:  My lock is not exactly stable on them.
CO_Savar says:
SO/OPS: Do what you can, but try not to draw the tetrahedron's attention.  Focused active scanning will likely give indication of what is going on.
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  If you need me...  For now, I need someone here in the transporter room that you can trust and then head for the bridge when you are ready.
CEO_Jarek says:
Computer: Which way to Mr. Gopher's quarters?
OPS_Qui says:
::Nods ::
SO_Silver says:
CO:  Understood sir...
CSO_Singh says:
:: With a nod, leaves her friend to gather her composure in peace.::
Host Computer says:
CEO:  Former Lt Gopher now crewman...  ::Computer had a sense of humour for the demotion::  Is on deck 4, section 22 room 400
CEO_Jarek says:
::heads for the tl::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Leans against the wall behind the transporter console and closes her eyes ::
SO_Silver says:
:: Keeps the scans to passive, which does not help matters.::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Steps into the turbolift.::  Computer, bridge.
CTO_Jarot says:
@::nods::  CIV: Following your lead, Captain...  ::draws his tricorder::  I'll keep an eye on the enemies...
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the signal, then sees it sputter again ::
Host Gopher says:
::Sits in his comfy chair and leans back taking a sip of scotch.  Grinning to himself as he got out of work once again.  It's just getting too easy.::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Enters the TL:: Deck 4
OPS_Qui says:
:: Tries to shake the images from her experience from mind knowing this is not the same ::

ACTION:  The Away Team can hear crying babies once more... it sounds like several hundred of them.

OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Gets a lock on the away team and smiles ::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Arrives on deck 4 and heads for section 22::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the lock weaken ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: You hear that?  The sound of crying babies. 
OPS_Qui says:
:: Remembers the terrible sights and smells and sounds from wherever she had been held captive.  Trying not to think of it, but the images come unbidden ::
SO_Silver says:
CO:  Sir, I am picking up an unusual concentration of life forms in one area of the ship.  Added to that, there are 4 Andorian hybrids and hundreds of human hybrids.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan begins to move towards the sound of crying babies, moving very carefully not to draw any attention to him and Jarot::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Steps from the turbolift onto the bridge in time to here Silver's report.  Walks over to join her.::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the lock is strong again. ::   Self: What the he....?
CO_Savar says:
::Looks up from preparing a report to the Vesuvius regarding their away team::  SO: A nursery of some kind?
Host Gopher says:
::Closes his eyes::
SO_Silver says:
CO:  Could be... the away team is heading in that direction now.
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  You have something in mind?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan begins to remember back to when the aliens had him and when they took some fluid from him, could they have taken some of his DNA?::
CTO_Jarot says:
@::carefully follows the CIV, keeping an eye on the enemies around them::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks over the scans.::  CO:  We cannot get a clear lock, but there are at least a couple of hundred of these hybrids.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Slides down the wall and curls up in a tight ball as the dark memories flood her mind, not leaving her.  she hears Qui whimpering ::
CO_Savar says:
CSO: Attempting to take aboard and care for hundreds of small children would be... difficult.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Ewan pulls out a recording device to he can take some kind of footage of what he thinks may be a nursery of some sort::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I will inform the crew to be prepared.
CO_Savar says:
::Feels this just became a little more complicated::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Sends the orders throughout the ship, leaving sensors to Silver.::
SO_Silver says:
:: Does a passive scan of the other vessels.::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Finds room 400 and rings chime::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO:  I am picking up many hybrids in the direction you are going.  The captain suggested a possible nursery.~~~~
SO_Silver says:
CSO:  Commander... :: shows her the other sensor readings.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: We need to find some kind of Jeffries tubes, so that we may move a bit more easily
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the lock weaken again...then disappear.  Begins working quickly to get them back ::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Sir... the other vessels are also reading similar situations of hybrids, possibly nurseries.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Steps down to join him.::  CO:  If they are going to use what may be children for either their war or to be harvested... :: leaves the rest unsaid.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Shivers as the dark memories engage her mind ::
CEO_Jarek says:
Computer: Command override this door and open

ACTION: The door opens.

SO_Silver says:
:: Notes the energy readings from earlier were stable.::
CO_Savar says:
CSO: They are mere children, and have lives of their own they have not yet lived.  Even if they are intended to be used as pawns of war, we cannot assume they are now...
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Goes in and see the drunken Gopher and goes to the replicator plugs in rope::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sees the bio signs come back on his console ::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  We could try to beam as many as possible aboard... once the ateam informs us of their discovery.  But sir... now we are talking of thousands.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan turns a corner to find hundreds of babies in some type of nursery. Ewan begins recording::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Ties Gopher up really tight and gets some ice from the replicator::
CO_Savar says:
::Keeps his outer control in place::  CSO: I am... aware of that.  Our ships cannot handle them, nor can we assume that they will survive in our care...
CEO_Jarek says:
::Dumps the ice on Gopher::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Sits and lights one of his cigarettes::
CTO_Jarot says:
@CIV: The tricorder displays a small maintenance shaft leading from the nursery of some sort::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Chews her bottom lip.::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Crosses his legs and waits::
Host Gopher says:
::screams and jumps up sputtering.:: CEO:  YOU!!!!!  Get out of my room!!
OPS_Qui says:
:: Mumbles to herself ::   Self: It's over...it's over...I'm back on the Luna....
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  We could... well, there are other options.  We could take them to Earth, or... possibly place them in stasis... some of them.  And some in the transporter buffers.  And then there is the Vesuvius and the Andorian ship....
CTO_Jarot says:
@CIV: I'll check the usage...  ::moves to the hatch in the back of the room, moving his tricorder over the hatch::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Laughs::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CTO: Good job Commander, but is it big enough for us to climb into and circumnavigate?
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: Seems you are in a peculiar situation
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher: In need of lesson in manners::
Host Gopher says:
::Curses at the CEO.::  CEO:  My Aunt will hear about this!!
CEO_Jarek says:
Gopher : I do hope so !
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Slaps Gopher really hard in the face twice::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Back hand::
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