=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10510.02

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Sherilynne Floyhar as Axion
Sherilynne Floyhar as Engineering Officer Strainer

Absent:
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Christopher Holz as TO Juan Carlos Alonso
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek

Episode 177 "Prelude to Invasion, Part 17."  The Luna continues to repair itself.  With engines offline, and her Captain still on the surface with the Vesuvius's senior staff, the Luna isn't really going anywhere at the moment, anyway... That all may change momentarily, as now the Nezi have emerged into the corporeal form, reversing the course of evolution...
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CO_Savar says:
@::On Earth's surface, surrounded by Nezi... corporeal Nezi::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Standing on the bridge, listening intently while the crew does their work.::
OPS-Qui says:
:: Exits the turbolift and walks down to give Harmony the PADD with the names of the abductees along with the department they belong to ::

ACTION:  Science sensors flash and alarms go off again as another rift opens.

CSO_Singh says:
:: Takes the padd and glances through it.::  OPS:  How many are we still missing?  And do they have their memories?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns quickly at the alarms and steps over to the science station.::
OPS-Qui says:
:: Looks up as the alarms go off and moves to the OPS station ::
OPS-Qui says:
:: Takes over OPS and sees the FCO is gone again, so slaves that console to hers ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Frowns::  OPS:  We have another rift...  :: Looks up.::  On the other side of the moon.  I need to get closer, yet can't on two levels.

ACTION: On the surface, Axion is making a "speech" regarding emergence.

CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Find out Captain MacPherson's status.
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: Aye...
CSO_Singh says:
:: Listens to the speech not understanding what Axion was saying about emergence... the rift opening?::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS: Quietly... very quietly, inform the captain of the rift opening.
OPS-Qui says:
:: Runs her fingers over her console ::

ACTION: The saucers emerging from the rift head for earth... particularly the area where the away team is.  They begin firing.

CSO_Singh says:
Self: What the... :: Looks over at the screen.::  OPS:  Prepare to beam the captain back aboard.
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: I'm unable to get a lock on him.  There's some sort of interference....

ACTION: On the surface, the Nezi raise their hands into the air.  Axion tries to relay they are safe but the away team dive for cover anyway.

CO_Savar says:
@::Taps his commbadge, knowing that someone on the Luna probably has a firm transporter lock on him, and Harmony's finger hovers millimeters over the transport button::  *CSO*: Commander Singh... this is Captain Savar.  I am safe.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Finds her fist clenched as she turns to discover what the problem might be.::  OPS:  Keep trying.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Sighs slightly in relief.::  *CO*:  And ready to come home?

ACTION: Fire pings off an invisible shield.  How this field was made is unknown.

CO_Savar says:
@*CSO*: Not at this time.  There is still much to learn from our Nezi hosts.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan walks out of sickbay on his way back to the bridge::
OPS-Qui says:
*CIV*: Qui to MacPherson-Quest.  Commander Singh is requesting your location
CSO_Singh says:
:: The scientist in her agrees with her captain, the officer wants him home... OK... so does the person.  She says nothing one way or the other.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
*OPS*: I just walked out of sickbay on my way to the bridge
OPS-Qui says:
*CIV*: Thanks!  I'll let her know!
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks over at Kehari.::
OPS-Qui says:
*CIV*: See you shortly!   CSO: Capt. MacPherson-Quest is on his way to the bridge
OPS-Qui says:
:: Still trying to get some sort of lock on the CO ::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Good... as for the lock, I am reading some type of forcefield.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan finds the nearest turbo-lift and enters:: TL: Bridge ::and with that, the lift whisks Ewan to the Bridge::
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: So am I.  I'm trying to find a way around that....
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  I am not reading any damage though... it appears for the nonce the captain is alright as are the others.
OPS-Qui says:
:: Continues to try ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
::the lift stops, Ewan steps off after the doors open wide revealing a busy Bridge crew at work::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Walks toward the con, anger simmering.  Turns as the doors open.::  CIV:  Welcome back.
CO_Savar says:
@::Watches overhead for the saucers, and the flashes of light::
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  We are rather helpless at the moment, no more then spectators.

ACTION: The barrage continues against the away team.  The forcefield is weakening a bit.

CSO_Singh says:
OPS: Check with engineering.  Are we moving soon or are they pushing?
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: Aye
OPS-Qui says:
*Engineering*: How goes the engine repairs?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Not that I can really say that it is good to be back, but it is certainly better than working on that Andorian ship.
EO_Strainer says:
*OPS*: We're just about done with the engines.  Give us another half hour to forty-five minutes
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: How goes it down on the surface of the Earth?
CSO_Singh says:
CIV: Check with medical... see if they discovered if our people know anything or if their memories were wiped as well.
OPS-Qui says:
*EO*: Well, I'm not sure you have that kind of time ... but do the best you folks can down there.
CSO_Singh says:
CIV: As for the surface, they are being attacked... but their is a forcefield surrounding our people... which of course we cannot beam through.  So, we wait.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Having heard.::  OPS: I guess they are able to perform miracles after all, given we have gone from days to minutes.
OPS-Qui says:
:: Smiles ::   CSO: I guess so Commander
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Should have asked earlier when I was right there in sickbay
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: I'm sure Commander Jarek has been cracking the whip down there
CSO_Singh says:
:: Smiles.:: CIV:  Sir, I think I am going to create a small microchip that automatically sends you the briefs when you are not on ship.
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Probably.

ACTION: A second set of fighters begin firing on the saucers... destroying them one by one.

OPS-Qui says:
:: Watches the events on the surface and sees the fighters taking out the saucers ::
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  The fighters are firing... I am open to suggestions.
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: Sir, the fighters are taking out the saucers that were attacking our people
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head::  OPS:  If anyone ever figures out this war, let me know... though it helps to understand war to begin with, and I just do not.
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: It usually is a misunderstanding that dissolves as time goes on so that no one remembers what started it....
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: Or something one race wants from another
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Which is about where we are now.  :: Steps back to her sensors.::  The shield has weakened, can you get a lock?
OPS-Qui says:
:: Keeps an eye on the surface ::    CSO: I'm trying now....
OPS-Qui says:
:: Fingers flying over her console ::
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*: Sir... those that attacked you have been destroyed.  Where are you on things down there?
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: I've a lock on him
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Well anyway, I'll check with the doctors about what is going on
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  Sir, perhaps you should not go far... things are... I am not certain.  :: Looks at the screen.::
CO_Savar says:
@*CSO*: We are well down here.  I believe we will be fine.... we must trust the Nezi, they are not our enemies.
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*:  I am not sure they are our friends either...
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: Ready to transport him home on your mark, Harmony.
CO_Savar says:
@*CSO*: I believe the saying is that "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at Kehari::  *CO*:  I have heard that comment.  We have a lock on you... at the moment.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Do we have engines?
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  Check... we didn't a moment ago, but their time frame changes every time we ask.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: Do we have engines yet?
EO_Strainer says:
*OPS*: You have engines, Kehari.
OPS-Qui says:
*EO*: Thanks for letting us know!  CSO: We have engines.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: What is the warp capabilities?
CSO_Singh says:
*CO*: Sir... the area is clear... now would be a good time... I know you are curious.  I know there is much to learn.  But the longer we remain, the higher the risk of our discovery and possibly changing history.
OPS-Qui says:
*EO*: Do we have warp?
EO_Strainer says:
*OPS*: Yes, but only to warp 5 at the moment
CSO_Singh says:
:: Nods at Kehari.::  *CO*:  Engines back online... we are ready to go... well, as ready as we can be.
OPS-Qui says:
CSO: We only have up to warp 5
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
OPS: I guess that is better than nothing
CSO_Singh says:
:: Glances over at captain MacPherson.::
CSO_Singh says:
All:  We just need to get away from Earth's visual... of course, getting open a rift would help too.  Speed is not an issue at the moment as getting out of here.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: My suggestion is; get Savar back quickly and get out of here and find a way back home.
Host Axion says:
@CO: I can help your vessel and the other get home.  However, we will need these....  :: Picks up the gems ::
CO_Savar says:
@Axion: Inform me of what I need to do.
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  There is only two ways to get home at the moment...  one, use the Enterprise maneuver. which could put us in a worse predicament. or  2) Open a rift... which we don't have the technology for.  Of course the other alternative would be to head outward and start anew.
Host Axion says:
@CO: Let's return the others to their ship, and I'll return to yours with you.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at OPS, not sure she heard what she did as she was talking.::  OPS:  Did they say something about coming home?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: I would have suggested the Enterprise maneuver, but in order to do that we need warp 9 not 5. So if we move out of the A.O., then if we can get somewhere safer, then we can work to get warp 9 in peace.
OPS-Qui says:
OPS: I believe you are correct
CSO_Singh says:
CIV:  Ohhh... I had not been thinking about the ships speed or lack of it.  But it sounds like Captain Savar may be coming back soon... perhaps with the help the Nezi mentioned.
CO_Savar says:
@Axion: I stand ready.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Then I guess we shall see when we get him back and see if the Nezi hold true to their words

ACTION: Axion's saucer takes off from the Earth's surface.  Presently the Vesuvius crew are returned to their ship, and so is Captain Savar.....

CSO_Singh says:
CIV: Trust is not very bountiful at the moment.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: You forget, it is my job not to trust anyone
CSO_Singh says:
:: Smiles::  I think you are all rubbing off on me....
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