=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10510.09

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Steve Gelhorn as CMO Lennier McDonald
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Temporary Ship Manager Sherilynne Floyhar

With:
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius XO Darvo

Also Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as Science Officer Prynne
Christopher Dickinson as Tactical Officer Johnson
Sherilynne Floyhar as Axion
Sherilynne Floyhar as Operations Officer Sanchez
Steve Gelhorn as Flight Control Officer Pringle
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius Commanding Officer McGrady (all due respect!)
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius Flight Control Officer
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius Operations Officer Rege
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius Science Officer
Maryanne Greska as Vesuvius Tactical Officer

Absent:
Christopher Holz as TO Juan Carlos Alonso
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh

Episode 178 "Prelude to Invasion, Part 18."  The Luna crew watched as their Captain was fired upon by saucers which appeared from a nearby anomaly and headed straight towards Earth. They also detected fighters leaving the Tetrahedrons and follow in close pursuit of them.  Soon, the attack was over and the saucer returned to the Vesuvius with her crew and the Luna Captain.  However, after arrival, Captain Savar and Axion transported over to the Luna's bridge
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Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks at Axion::  Axion: Welcome to my vessel.  If you don't mind, I'd like to introduce you to my chief engineer and you two may begin.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::makes her way to the Ves' bridge::
CMO_McDonald says:
:: walking into his office from main part of sickbay ::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: In ME working on the Phaser array's power output::
TO_Johnson says:
::Keeping a close eye on this new alien, not quite showing the trust the Captain seems to have::
CMO_McDonald says:
:: looking around and seeing all the patients being taken care of :: retires back to his office to do some more paperwork :
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::receives status reports for each bridge station::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Sends the CO the report of all returned abductees with a copy going to the CMO ::
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Vesuvius: USS Vesuvius, please come in.
CMO_McDonald says:
:: receives the report and looks over it and then looks at the roster of patients that have come in ::
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Sir, I can go with our guest to Engineering and assist from there
Ves_OPS_Rege says:
@COM: Luna: Come in Luna, this is the Vesuvius.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Nods, and is curious why Axion is quiet::  OPS/TO: Please accompany him and begin work immediately.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::looks at the OPS officer:: OPS: Put it through please. ::stands::
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Vesuvius: Axion and I have returned to the Luna undamaged.  Axion is beginning work now; what is your status?
Host Axion says:
CO: Thank you Captain.  I'll get to work immediately
OPS_Qui says:
:: Moves with Axion to the turbolift ::
TO_Johnson says:
::Walks slowly, still eying the Nezi::
CMO_McDonald says:
: seeing that there is just a few left to take care of Lennier calls them into sickbay for their physicals ::

ACTION: Axion, Qui, and Johnson are quickly deposited onto the Engineering level....

Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Good to hear that. The engineering reports find us in good shape.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::standing at Tactical keeping an eye on the Nezi and Knosis::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Enters engineering and spies Jarek ::   CEO: Sir, this is...   :: Looks to Axion a moment ::   Axion: I didn't catch your name....
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Vesuvius: I am assuming Axion will somehow enable the Luna to open a rift.  Is there any reason the Vesuvius would be unable to depart when the engines are prepared?
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: All personnel have reported to sickbay and have been checked out.
Host Axion says:
OPS: Axion.
OPS_Qui says:
Axion: Our Chief Engineer, Command Jarek.   CEO: Axion is here to help us get home.
Host CO_Savar says:
*CMO*: Understood.  Do you have a total count of crew lost since the initial battle?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: There is no reason we could not depart.  We are standing by, at yellow alert ready for your signal.
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Still working on that. Most of the crew are just a bit disoriented.
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Vesuvius: I am... uncertain how long it will be.  We will contact you with regular updates.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Aye.
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: From what I can gather so far we've lost 37.  And I've put them down as MIA
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Very well ...You may assist and .....Him
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks over to Axion ::   Axion: What must we do?
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Nods at Axion ::
Host Axion says:
OPS: The gems have aligned themselves to your port side.  They form a tetrahedron shape, the clear crystal at the top with the others in a triangular shape under it
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Listens to the conversation::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::speaks to the Tactical Officer::
Host Axion says:
CEO: I will need an energy beam directed at the clear crystal.  Can you do this?
Host Axion says:
:: Knows this can be done, but asks anyway ::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::wonders what Axion is doing over there, wounding what new adventure or farce he will lead us on::

ACTION: Klaxons begin to sound as another anomaly begins to form...

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::every once in awhile Ewan put more information into his SFI report, while maintaining an eye on their perceived enemies::
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Correction.  25 confirmed dead now from the Luna   The rest were returned.
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: For what purpose?
CMO_McDonald says:
:: perks his ears up :: Self: Not again.
Host Axion says:
CEO: The gems can't generate all the power necessary to get you home.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Turns to look at science and tactical::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::sits down in the center seat after speaking with the TO and reads several reports and records one of her own::
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Ensures power is available to tactical ::
CMO_McDonald says:
:: walks into sickbay and gets everyone organized for possible casualties ::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::notifies each department head of the yellow alert and to be ready when the Luna is ready to make the jump::
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: I ask once again.... For what purpose?
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO* All hands down here ready in Sickbay for whatever gets thrown at us.
Host Axion says:
CEO: The gems will open a rift that will send your ships back home.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::calls down to the CO's suite and gives his an updated report::
Host CO_Savar says:
*CMO*: Stand by, Doctor.
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Aye aye. :: cuts the comm and prepares for whatever may come ::
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: So... The gems are able to freeze the space time continuum?
SO_Prynne says:
CO: Captain, the sensors are picking up some sort of... it's reading similar to a wormhole.  Above the pole of Earth, about the size of a small moon and slowly growing.
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: Yes?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the SO picks up a reading above the Northern region on Earth, near the pole::
Host Axion says:
CEO: I do not know if that is true in your sense.  I only know I can get you back to your time with the help of the gems and an energy beam from your ship
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: What of you ?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@:SO: Give me a reading on that......
Host Axion says:
:: Smiles ::    CEO: No worries about me.  I'll return once your ships are safely returned to your time.  Now, please, there isn't much time.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Listens to the conversation and notes the sound of the klaxons. Accesses a console in Engineering and gets a report from Sanchez ::
Ves_SO says:
@XO: Wormhole like opening, growing larger by the minute!
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: An energy beam from this ship as you ask... Is very powerful... I cannot give it lightly
Host Axion says:
CEO: The gems can handle the power and it IS needed to return you to your time
CEO_Jarek says:
*Bridge: Captain Savar... This is Jarek
Host CO_Savar says:
*CEO*: Go ahead, Commander.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@TO: Bring us to Red Alert, notify the CO.
Host CO_Savar says:
SO: Run more scans on that wormhole.. find out what's creating it, if it poses any danger to Earth.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@SO: I want everything you have on that wormhole ready for the captain when he arrives.
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO* Captain the Axion needs an energy beam from our ship to the gems....We can return home ...However their power levels we could also be destroyed....I cannot make that choice
Host CO_Savar says:
*CEO*: Energy in the form of a phaser blast or something via the deflector dish?

ACTION: Saucers now exit the anamoly and head straight towards the Federation ships.  Their weapons are aimed at the Luna....

CEO_Jarek says:
*CO* Deflector dish sir.
Host CO_Savar says:
*CEO*: We should do what we must....
SO_Prynne says:
CO: Captain!  Fighters coming out of the wormhole, their weapons hot.
Ves_TO says:
@XO: Knosis saucers exiting the anomaly, Ma'am, their weapons armed.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Captain, sensors captured some saucers coming out of the anomaly and have all weapons pointed towards us
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@TO: On the viewer!
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: With all due respect sir... Is that your call ?
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Or are you leaving it up to me ?
Host CO_Savar says:
*CEO*: You have your orders, Commander.  Do what it takes to return us to our proper time.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::looks at the view screen::
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: Red alert, Captain.
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Understood  ........ Sir
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Narrow beam..... Medium intensity..... Ready to fire on my order
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Aye ::Ewan turns all klaxons on to red alert and then the alarms begin to sound::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@FCO: bring us between the Luna and Knosis.  TO: Weapons to bear.. wait for my orders.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Runs her fingers over the console inputting the information given by the CEO ::   CEO / Axion: Ready
CMO_McDonald says:
:: hears the alert klaxons and his heart starts pumping :: ALL: Alright folks lets get ready!
Ves_TO says:
@XO: Aye, weapons targeted.........
Host CO_Savar says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, please tell Axion that fighters are coming out of a wormhole, heading to attack our vessel.

ACTION: The Vesuvius moves between the Luna and the approaching saucers protecting the Luna...

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
COM: Shipwide: We have gone to red alert, all personnel is to report to their duty stations
Host Axion says:
OPS: I know.
OPS_Qui says:
*CO*: I don't think I have to tell him.  He seems to know.
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Now !
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::instructs the TO to keep a weapons lock, but not to fire::
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Firing dish beam Captain
OPS_Qui says:
:: Hits the fire button and the energy beam heads straight towards the crystal gem ::
OPS_Qui says:
CEO: Firing now, sir
Host CO_Savar says:
::Growing weary of being in the middle of someone else's war::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::wishes someone would wake the Captain up and get his keister up here on the bridge::

ACTION: The energy beam is fired from the deflector dish and hits the clear crystal.  The crystal absorbs the energy and soon it sends a connecting light to the other gems

ACTION: A tetrahedron forms from the gems' connection and they start to glow.

Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the SO keeps and eye on the energy beam sent from the Luna::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Captain, a tetrahedron just formed after firing at those crystals

ACTION: They engage the Vesuvius in battle

SO_Prynne says:
::Keeping an eye on this new energy area forming::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::feels the ship rock::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@TO: Fire!
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@FCO: Keep us between the saucers and the Luna!
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: Does it need more ?
Host Axion says:
CEO: No... just time now
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Could this thing get us home Captain?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the TO continues to fire on the saucers and the FCO keeps the Vesuvius in the way::

ACTION: The Nezi tetrahedrons send fighters to assist the Vesuvius' fight against the Knosis saucers....

CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Cease fire
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: I... think it might be the way.  As the energy flows, somehow it will open a rift for us, perhaps?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::smiles to self:: Yes!
Host Axion says:
OPS: No... CEO: Give it a moment
CEO_Jarek says:
Engineering staff: Full power to weapons, shields and warp drive systems
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: I sure hope so, or we'll end up a crispy fritter
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@TO: Good job!
OPS_Qui says:
:: Has not powered down the energy beam ::

ACTION: A rift begins to open in the space created by the gems....

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Also the Knosis engaged the Vesuvius and the Nezi are helping them
SO_Prynne says:
CO: Rift forming within the gems...
Ves_SO says:
@XO: There is a rift forming ...... it's the gems, ma'am!
OPS_Qui says:
:: Receives a report from Sanchez ::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: It looks like that our time is welcoming us home
OPS_Qui says:
Engineering Staff: Belay that order!    CEO: We've got help from the Vesuvius.  We can go home if we stay true to the course.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@FCO: Keep us close by, be ready to go if the Luna gives the word!
Host Axion says:
CEO: The rift is now large enough to move the ships through....
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Captain... we need to go now
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: How's things up there?
Ves_TO says:
@::keeps up the phaser fire against the Knosis::
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Captain true course center we need to move

ACTION: The Knosis saucers have turned their attention to the fighters from the Nezi forgetting about the Luna and Vesuvius ... for the moment

CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: You have full warp power
OPS_Qui says:
:: Knows Rickal will give her an ear full later for disobeying his orders ::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::watches as the Nezi fighters are taking the brunt of the fire, leaving the Luna and themselves untouched::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@TO: Keep an eye on them, if one so much as twitches, fire on it!
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Acknowledge
CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Captain we need to go NOW!
Ves_FCO_Darvo says:
@XO: we're within range to follow the Luna through. Station keeping at the moment.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@FCO: Acknowledged.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Take us in!
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: He will not listen and we shall die here
OPS_Qui says:
CEO: I almost died once... I don't care now so long as we get home

ACTION: The Luna moves into the rift after sending the Vesuvius a message to follow her in

Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the FCO notifies the XO that the Luna is moving out::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: SFI and SFC sure are going to wants us to return to Earth after we get back I'd imagine
FCO_Pringle says:
CO: Aye Captain  :: taps a few buttons bringing the Luna on course for the anomaly ::
CEO_Jarek says:
Axion: For what you have done for us I thank you
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@FCO: take it easy, we don't know how this will affect the ships.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks away from Jarek a moment ::
Host CO_Savar says:
*All Hands*: All Hands, this is the Captain.  Prepare for anything, we are entering a subspace rift.
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: I have died... I think it would be much more pleasant in your arms
Host CO_Savar says:
CIV: We shall see where we are returned to, first...
Host Axion says:
::Closes his eyes... in telepathic communication with Zyrim on the Vesuvius ::
CMO_McDonald says:
:: hears the comm and locks everything down ::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::calls for shipwide:: *Attention*: We are moving through the rift, be ready.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Then I'm sure SFI will want to..... umm.... talk to me
CEO_Jarek says:
Engineering: All hands battle stations !!!!!
OPS_Qui says:
:: Hears the CEO but doesn't acknowledge him ::
FCO_Pringle says:
CO: On course for the rift and holding still.

ACTION: The Luna moves into the rift while the Nezi fighters continue to cover them and the Vesuvius...

Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::stands and watches as the CO enters the bridge::
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: that means you as well
OPS_Sanchez says:
:: Sends extra power to shields as the Luna moves into the rift ::
SO_Prynne says:
::Trying to record as much as she can for later analysis::
OPS_Qui says:
CEO: I have orders from the Captain to assist here
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@CO: Sir, we have entered the rift which was created by the gems and an energy beam from the Luna's deflector.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::stands relieved and lets the CO sit in his "chair"::
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: You are in Engineering... You follow my orders
Ves_CO_McGrady says:
@XO: Excellent, care to take the OPS station?

ACTION: Both ships have now entered the rift. There is a myriad of colors swirling all around the ships and the ride is bumpy...

Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@CO: Aye, be happy to, sir.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks over to the CEO as she hangs on to the console ::  CEO: A little late for that, sir.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::makes her way to OPS and logs on, making the console her own configuration::
FCO_Pringle says:
:: taps buttons compensating with the Inertial dampers ::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Holding on to his chair arms, monitoring the situation::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@:::holds on with one hand, while the other makes sure each department has the power they require::
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: We shall discuss that later!
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::holds on to his console very tightly::
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Hang on

ACTION: The two ships burst from the rift.  The viewscreens on both ships are blank.  The stars start to slowly return to the screen

CEO_Jarek says:
Engineering staff:: Brace for impact.
CMO_McDonald says:
::Lennier hangs on and feels the ship stop shuttering ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Thinks to self ::  Self: I'm sure you'll discuss that at me
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@CO: We're out of the rift, checking local starcharts and time buoys.
Host CO_Savar says:
All: Report.  SO: Find our location.... COM: Vesuvius: Vesuvius?
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: I heard that !!!
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Everything's fine down here.
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Go ahead, Luna
Host CO_Savar says:
::Checks around the Bridge::  *CMO*: Everyone seems fine up here, too.
FCO_Pringle says:
CO: Navigation is all right.
OPS_Qui says:
:: To self ::   Self: Damn Vulcan ears!
CEO_Jarek says:
Engineering Staff: Damage report on the double !
Host CO_Savar says:
COM: Vesuvius: We seem moderately undamaged.  And your condition?
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Smirks as he looks at his...... well Qui
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the EO sends out damage control teams where needed::
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Same here Captain, we have minor damage only.
FCO_Pringle says:
CO: What course do you want me to set?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Checking on our location.

ACTION: The location, according to the star charts and time buoys indicate the two ships have returned to the Sarona system... the place where they were both taken....

CEO_Jarek says:
*CO*: Captain, Engineering reports minimal damage.... Weapons at 79%,Warp drive full power, Shields at 70% and repairs underway
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::grins as their position and time have been confirmed::
FCO_Pringle says:
CO: Sensors are telling me we are exactly where we were taken from - the Sarona System
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@COM: Luna: Luna, welcome home, we've made it back.
SO_Prynne says:
CO: We have returned to the Sarona system, sir...
CEO_Jarek says:
OPS: Will you be joining me for dinner?
Ves_XO_Darvo says:
@::the CO notifies the crew that they are once again home::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks over at the CEO ::
CEO_Jarek says:
:: Tilts his head::
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Set course for Starbase 917, and open a channel....
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