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USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10601.15

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Silver
Karriaunna Scotti as Tactical Officer Tolson
Peter Saunders as Ambassador Lenore
Peter Saunders as Marcus Walsh

Absent:
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek

Episode 188 “Nothing but the Rain, Part 1”:  The USS Luna is preparing to depart Starbase 917 for the Stilgar system carrying the  ambassadorial party from Stilgar 3 and a unique weather control satellite that will be put  in orbit of said planet in an attempt to soften the climate somewhat.  In order to help them in this endeavor Starfleet Command has assigned a Civilian  contractor, one Marcus Walsh to oversee the instillation of the satellite.  However things  may not be as they seem on this mission, as at least one of the Captains on board has  specific instructions to keep an eye on the ambassadorial party...
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FCO_Shania says:
::sits at helm, waiting for clearance from the Station's OPS::
CO_Savar says:
::Checks his uniform again, and rings the door to the Ambassadorial quarters at the prearranged time::
XO_Singh says:
:: On the bridge, walking around, not sure why she is a bit nervous when she has been doing basically the same thing for over a year now.::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::looks towards the door:: Door: You may enter.
CO_Savar says:
::Steps through the doors as they part for him::  Amb: Ambassador.
SO_Silver says:
:: At science, looking over the tech specs of the satellite.::
FCO_Shania says:
<StationOPS> Com: Luna: You are granted clearance. God Speed.
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  Have we received clearance yet?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Just got in right this second.  ::powers up thrusters and disembarks::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
Action: The CO is faced with what sounded like the Ambassador, however what he sees is somewhat different than the previous day.  The robe is gone, to be replaced by a slime young lady in her late 20's.  Dark hair, even darker eyes and wearing a mass of layered white fabric that although must contain a lot of material is successful in revealing figure underneath
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  She's yours then, take her out.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Ah Captain, right on time I see.
FCO_Shania says:
::grins:: XO: Aye aye.
CO_Savar says:
::Bows slightly::  Amb: Vulcans can be known to be punctual.  I hope I am not intruding; I can return at a later time.

ACTION: In a bout of dramatic timing SB OPS manages to disconnect the umbilical just before the Luna departs, there is sure to be a report filed about this...

Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Not at all, I was just getting myself ready for today’s activities

ACTION: Savar cannot help but notice that although the Ambassador is talking to him and looking his way she appears to be looking at a point about an inch above his left eyebrow, not making eye to eye contact.

FCO_Shania says:
::turns the ship and engages at half impulse:: XO: We can go to warp in 25 seconds.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Then do so.  No one said anything about a rush, so standard speed.
FCO_Shania says:
::lays in course to Stilgar 3 and counts down the seconds::
CO_Savar says:
Amb: You said that you had not had the time to visit any starships in depth?  Did you get to see any of Starbase 917?
SO_Silver says:
XO:  Nothing out of the ordinary here.  Sensors read clear outside of one incoming ship which is scheduled.
XO_Singh says:
:: nods::
FCO_Shania says:
::sees the clock tick to zero:: XO: Ah now, here we go. Buckle up please, I might be a little rusty. ::engages at warp 8::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::smiles and stretches over dramatically:: CO: No not really.  Your Starbase was just the last leg of our trip, unfortunately we only arrived yesterday and with the function and all...
XO_Singh says:
:: Lifts a brow at Shania::  FCO:  Hmmm....
CO_Savar says:
Amb: Where else have your travels taken you?
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  I should warn you, the captain keeps extra paint for scratches.

ACTION: The Luna smoothly jumps to warp

FCO_Shania says:
XO: Well, I sure hope he got it restocked...with me flying.
XO_Singh says:
:: chuckles::  FCO:  I shall inform him we may need extra.  However, you get to deal with any reactions to that request.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Oh to many of your instillations in this area.  We have toured the... Briar Patch briefly, that was fascinating.  Also one of your science stations, I forget the name but the technology was amazing...
FCO_Shania says:
XO: I send Teebo to whomever complains...
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  What or should I say whom, is a Teebo?
FCO_Shania says:
::chuckles:: XO: He's my pet.
CO_Savar says:
Amb: Do you have an interest in the stellar sciences, Ambassador?
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::walks onto the bridge carrying a handful of PADDs and a grim expression::
XO_Singh says:
:: Steps down next to help::  FCO:  And what is this Teebo?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::in a nice quiet room doing a search on this Marcus Walsh character::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::picks up a set of purple feathers from the table and begins putting them in her hair:: CO: An interest yes, but an aptitude? ::breaks into a smile::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Teebo is a wolf... ::sees someone enter the bridge and wonders who that is::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: Information on Marcus Walsh. A civilian contractor, Earth
TO_Tolson says:
Walsh:  May I help you?
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  Wolves... are creatures that like to run free.  Is not keeping one a pet kind of cruel?
CO_Savar says:
Amb: As I have mentioned before, the Nebula class of Starfleet ships was designed to be science vessels.  Our sensor pod has allowed us to bring to bear a wealth of scientific facilities that would not typically be available outside of science stations.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
<Computer> CIV: 4 Persons matching the criteria entered found, please refine search parameters
FCO_Shania says:
XO: So far he hasn't run off so I guess he's happy with me.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::squints at the TO:: TO: I need to talk to whoever is in charge here.  We are carrying sensitive scientific equipment, if we have many more "jolts" like the one when we just went to warp everything is going to be damaged...
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  I understand the need for companionship, but... :: shrugs::  If the wolf is content, I guess I really have nothing to say.
TO_Tolson says:
Walsh:  I was not aware of any 'jolt'.  However, you require clearance for the bridge.  As you are speaking of scientific equipment, you would see the science department which is located on deck 4.
XO_Singh says:
:: More then aware of Walsh, she lets security do their job.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
Computer: Ok, how about the civilian Marcus Walsh that was brought on by Starfleet Command to oversee the weather satellite for Stilgar 3
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: That is simply fascinating, is there any chance that I could see some of this scientific equipment?  Our resources back on Stilgar are somewhat primitive by comparison I understand
SO_Silver says:
:: Looks up and over as she hears her department’s name.::
FCO_Shania says:
::adjusts course to fly around a asteroid field::
CO_Savar says:
Amb: The pod itself is not designed to be inhabited, and is accessible through maintenance corridors.  Perhaps I can satisfy your curiosity by showing you where we do our analysis - the laboratories and stellar cartography department, if you like.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
<Marcus Walsh> ::gives the TO another squint:: TO: But they are not going to stop this sort of thing happening again are they? ::turns and walks back into the TL mumbling to himself::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
<Computer> CIV: Data found ::merrily displays the relevant information to the CIV::
TO_Tolson says:
:: Shakes his head, then glances over at the XO and shrugs his shoulders before checking with the computer and security clearances.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan reads some limited info on Walsh. He reads that he is in his late 40's, very successful in the field of planetary ecologies. His work includes classified and other projects::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: That would be nice, thank you Captain.  Shall we leave now? ::is already heading past the CO towards the door::
XO_Singh says:
:: Catching Tolson's look just lives a brow and nods, turning back to the screen.::
FCO_Shania says:
::watches stars fly by on the viewscreen::
CO_Savar says:
Amb: Very well, Ambassador.  ::Figures it would be easiest to start in the lower decks and work up the ship::  If you'll step into this turbolift, we'll start in the labs on Deck 25.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: ETA to Stilgar 3 is 7 hours, if we don't run into anything on the way.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods::  FCO: Thank you.
XO_Singh says:
:: Takes a PADD being handed her, scans it, signs it and hands it back before going to sit down.::  FCO:  Other then dealing with the ambassadors, your first venture should be relatively quiet.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::moves with a purpose into the TL:: CO: Do these transport tubes ever go wrong?  It is a long way to fall from the top of this ship, don't you get worried every time you step into one?
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Oh, I've heard that before. Let's hope this time it's true.
CO_Savar says:
Amb: The tubes rarely go "wrong" as you say.  In the event of a power malfunction, mechanical devices expand to cease the movement of the car.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CO*: Well Captain, there is not much on Marcus Walsh...very limited, even for my security clearance
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  It has happened before.  I am more concerned about the satellite; that has potential for problems.

ACTION: Navigational sensors begin registering a slight anomaly running on a parallel course to the Luna, the reading is very very faint however.

CO_Savar says:
*CIV*: Understood, Captain.  I am currently giving the Ambassador a tour of our facilities - would you like to accompany us?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::thinks to himself:: Well, that crazy Admiral wanted me to keep an eye on them. *CO*: Sure I'd like to. Your location?
FCO_Shania says:
::sees a blinky light [tm] on her console and checks it::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: I thought you were the Captain of this ship?  ::looks confused for a moment:: Is there another?
CO_Savar says:
*CIV*: We are on our way to the science labs on Deck 25.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
*CO*: Understood, I'll meet you there. ::Ewan gets up from a small desk and walks out of the tiny room and heads for the nearest turbo-lift::
CO_Savar says:
Amb: Both myself and Mister MacPherson-Quest hold the rank of "Captain," but I am solely in command of this vessel.  Similarly as to how the Federation has many "Ambassadors"
FCO_Shania says:
XO: This is curious. I got a little anomaly on nav sensors. It's matching our course and speed...
XO_Singh says:
FCO: I think one of us jinxed this.  :: Looks over at Silver.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::arrives on Deck 25 and heads towards the labs in hopes to running into the group(not literally of course)::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: S'cuse me?
CO_Savar says:
::In their own turbolift car, they arrive on Deck 25.  Savar steps out first, and begins to lead the pair down the hallway::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::Ewan makes it to the labs, but no one in sight, so he waits::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::nods and smiles to the CO:: CO: Ah now I understand.  Your organizational structure is somewhat.... confusing to me.  ::follows the CO::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Uncertain... the reading is faint and it is as the FCO says it is matching our course and speed exactly.  The standard phrase would be a sensor ghost but you know what I think about that.
XO_Singh says:
:: nods::  Tolson:  Take us to yellow alert.  I am not taking chances with the ambassadors aboard.
TO_Tolson says:
XO:  Aye ma'am.
CO_Savar says:
::Nods::  Amb: I can understand your confusion.  The rank names come from what used to be the naval arm of the United States military.  Other arms had less confusing titles for those of flag rank, and the word "Commander" would clearly signify the person in charge of a vessel or battalion.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: It is an old saying.  When you bring something up you want not to happen, you jinx it, 'wish' it into being.
CO_Savar says:
::Recalls which experiments are currently ongoing::  Amb: These labs are currently not in use.  Following our last mission into the Briar Patch, the experiments were contaminated and had to be discarded.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Oh, I see.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::while waiting, he access his PADD for some little data that SFI has on the Stilgar delegation::
TO_Tolson says:
:: Takes the ship to yellow alert and sends two extra security guards down to the shuttle bay along with one extra to the ambassador.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::while reading, he thinks he hears the faint voice of Capt. Savar::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Oh, did your Scientists cross samples?  We have a similar problem back home, what with the sand, it gets into everything
CO_Savar says:
Amb: In our case, it was power fluctuations that overloaded or shorted protective forcefields.  Do you not have forcefield or air filtration technology?
FCO_Shania says:
::keeps a close eye on that little blimp::
XO_Singh says:
FCO/SO:  Any change?
SO_Silver says:
XO:  Not as of yet...

ACTION: The sensor reading gives a final little "blip" before disappearing as quickly as it had come

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
::sees the party now and walks up:: All: Hello, I would be Capt. MacPherson-Quest, Star Fleet Intelligence.
SO_Silver says:
XO:  Wait... it just vanished.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Yes, our air filtration technology is our own, however we have recently been gifted Federation shield technology, which has made.... certain things much easier
XO_Singh says:
FCO:  What are you reading?
CO_Savar says:
CIV: Mister MacPherson-Quest, thank you for joining us.  Amb: I am curious how it is that you have sensor-blocking technology, but inadequate filtration systems.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: It disappeared ::double checks:: Yep, all gone.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::her face opens into a big smile as she sees the new crewmember:: CIV: Oh the second Captain!
XO_Singh says:
:: shakes her head::  TO:  Keep us at yellow.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Increase speed just a bit...
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye, increasing speed to warp 8.2
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::suppresses a giggle:: CO: We develop what we need to survive in this world Captain, our air filtration is enough for our bodies to survive, our souls however need much more protection.
XO_Singh says:
All:  Keep an eye out.  Let's see what might happen.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
Amb Lenore: I would assume that Capt. Savar told you about me? I'm a Captain yes, but not in a command position here on the ship.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
CO: Glad to be here and I thought that it would be a good opportunity for me to get to know our guests a little better
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CIV: Yes he did explain the organizational structure.  Do you not want a ship of your own to command though?   I mean you seem to be the correct... "rank"
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