=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10603.05

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Nikki S. as CNS Ceili Nhicola
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 Marcus Walsh
Peter Saunders as Unnamed Adversary
Peter Saunders as Unnamed Guard

Absent:
Chris Cassell as CTO Faris Kolana
Trudi Topham as CMO Lance Anghelides

Episode 193 “Nothing but the Rain, Part 6”:  Sensor ghosts, kidnappers, a missing Ambassador and a government who is oblivious to it all, what is going on on Stilgar 3?  It looks like it is up to the intrepid crew of the Luna to solve the mystery before the pieces manage to make their getaway.  Attempting to dampen their investigation is a weather control system that is being manipulate by parties unknown.  The question is will the crews plan to disperse the storm be effective or are they going to be simply delaying the inevitable?
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XO_Singh says:
:: On the bridge, waiting for Shania's report.::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Looks around at the bodies on the ground and the blood, then fixes his gaze on the lone person still standing::  Clancy: Explain what is going on here.
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: The XO gives you 5 minutes before she has the deflector dish activated.
Host Clancy says:
@::looks up through the pain at the CO and manages a smile:: CO: C-Captain?  T-thank the gods.  I think you c-can tell, it was a s-slaughter
XO_Singh says:
:: Glances over at Silver.::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Continues to fix a steady gaze::  Clancy: That did not answer my question.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::taps the console furiously:: FCO: You may find that I need a lot more than five minutes
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::walks onto the bridge, looking for an open computer station to begin her first assignment::
Host Clancy says:
@::puts on a grim smile:: CO: N-no you are right.  W-we were trying to stop Them.  As you c-can see we did not manage it.
Host CO_Savar says:
@Clancy: Who?
Host Guard says:
@::checks some of the bodies:: CO: I know some of these people, they were some of our best.
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: You don't need to solve the whole problem in 5 minutes but some sort of progress would be good.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods to the counselor::  CNS: Medical is open.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::goes over to the medical station::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan still walks in the Northwestern direction, taking him towards the disturbance off in the distance::
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::taps a few buttons:: FCO: You may want to tell your XO to get her deflector ready

ACTION: On the viewscreen the storm can be seen drifting slowly south, although it now appears to have stopped growing

FCO_Shania says:
*XO* Dr. Walsh is trying his best but he's not sure 5 minutes will be enough
SO_Silver says:
XO: The storm appears to have stabilized in size.  But it now appears to be moving south.
Host Clancy says:
@CO: T-the kidnappers Captain.  They are somewhere to the n-north, if you are quick you may be a-able to stop them.
XO_Singh says:
*FCO*: The storm has stopped growing.  Is that his doing?
Host CO_Savar says:
@Clancy: Did they escape on foot?
TO_Tolson says:
XO:  Commander, I am reading an energy signature, just north of captain MacPherson's area.

@ACTION: The AT hear the very loud rumble of thunder, this time sounding much closer

XO_Singh says:
TO: Can you determine what it is?  Also give him the information.
Host Clancy says:
@::nods and grimaces:: CO: Yes, there are t-three of them.
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Nods::  Guard: You deal with things here.  CTO: Come with me.  ::Taps his combadge::  *XO*: Commander, kidnappers are reported to be moving off to the north of my position.  Scan for three lifeforms, beam any readings to the Brig.
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Begins to move at a very rapid pace, the CTO following along::
TO_Tolson says:
*CIV*: Sir, I am picking up an energy reading about half a kilometer north of you.  The reading is consistent with earlier readings from the unknown ship.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan pulls out the tricorder attached to a pouch on his side and begins to take more readings::
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: Are you causing the storm to stop growing?
Host Guard says:
@::nods to the CO:: CO: Be careful Captain, I will send help when I can!
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps his combadge:: *TO*: Thank you Mr. Tolson. I shall be on the lookout for that reading myself with my tricorder
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
FCO: Yes, your efforts in disrupting the signal have been effective, however I do not think I can stop the leading edge from reaching the major city.
TO_Tolson says:
XO: He has been informed.

@ACTION: The CIV can hear the sounds of footsteps moving rapidly in a street running parallel to his

XO_Singh says:
:: nods:: TO: See if you can gather more information for him.
XO_Singh says:
CNS: How are you doing counselor?
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Pulls out his tricorder, and sets it for lifeform readings ahead::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps his combadge:: *CO*: I was just informed by the Luna that I am heading towards ::pauses for a second as hears something off in the distance, like footsteps:: what seems to be the same signature as the unknown ship.
XO_Singh says:
*CO*: Sorry sir... acknowledged.
XO_Singh says:
TO: You should have a lock on the captain.  :: no if ands or buts her voice hinted at.:: See if you can locate three alien life forms just north of him.  Lock onto them and beam them to the brig.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
XO: Right now, I'm still finding out what I do and don't have access to without anyone knowing what I'm looking at.
FCO_Shania says:
*XO* The signal is disrupted. But he says he won't be able to stop parts of the storm from reaching the city.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan begins to take readings in the direction of the running and of the unknown life signatures::
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Taps his combadge to reply::  *CIV*: The CTO and myself are also heading north, based on reports of the kidnappers escaping in that direction.  There are sensor disruptions in that direction.
XO_Singh says:
*FCO*: Acknowledged.  Inform him we will work on the leading edge, while he works on the whole.
XO_Singh says:
SO: Silver, focus the deflector dish on the leading edge heading for the city and activate it.
FCO_Shania says:
*XO* I will do that.
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: They take care of that leading edge for you.
XO_Singh says:
CNS: Feel free to ask them up front.  Let us see what they will give us.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps his combadge:: *CO*: I heard someone running parallel to me, I'm going to try and see if I can see them. ::Ewan picks up his pace in a slight jog to keep up with the running nothingness::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Aye... targeting now.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan turns right down an alleyway to the other side. He then turns left continuing in the direction of the disturbance::
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::nods and continues to tap buttons furiously the stops suddently:: FCO: There, I think I have stopped the storm from continuing to grow, but the system will take time to reset in order to disrupt it completely
TO_Tolson says:
XO: Ma'am, this is most curious.  The area the captain suggested... well, I am not picking up any life forms.  But for that matter, I am not reading any ground either.  Kind of impossible if you get my drift.
XO_Singh says:
TO: Inform both captains.
TO_Tolson says:
*CO/CIV*: Sirs... :: passes the information on.::

@ACTION: As the CIV turns into the street he catches sight of a group of 3 figures rounding the corner at the other end of the street

FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: Well, that's good news for once.
SO_Silver says:
:: At Sings nod, activates the deflector dish with the altered energy wave, set to dissipate the cloud.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps his combadge:: *TO*: What do you mean no ground Mr. Tolson? I'll check it out after I go after some people. ::Ewan begins to go after the group::
FCO_Shania says:
*XO* He has manage to stop the storm from growing any further but it will take a little time for the system to reset to disrupt it completely.

ACTION: In space the crew’s efforts begin to disrupt the leading edge of the storm, there is still a lot of it left to go but it seems to have stopped moving south for now

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan reaches the corner where he seen the three people turn and turns in that direction::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan takes a scan of the area with his tricorder::
XO_Singh says:
:: Watches as the huge cloud mass slowly shrinks.::
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::stares at the transmission ready to send, not so sure that she wants to ask them outright::
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: Well, since you got it under control now, I let you work in peace.

@ACTION: The CO rounds a corner and almost runs into the CIV

CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::Decides against it, since the XO said "feel free to" not "you should":: ::sends a text transmission to the planet, asking for permission to access their news service archives::
XO_Singh says:
*FCO*: Does he have a time frame?  And if you are no longer needed, feel free to return to the bridge.
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Pauses at just the right moment in his step to avoid knocking the human over::  CIV: Pardon.  ::Turns on a heel and runs with the CIV::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan is taken back after almost falling over the Captain::
FCO_Shania says:
Walsh: How long do you think it's gonna take?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: The group of people that I was following is just up ahead
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::remembers that the XO also said to see what they would give us:: ::knows she's going to have to ask about the disappearances directly, but doesn't want to leap without looking::
XO_Singh says:
*CO*:  Just to fill you in, we appear to have the weather front under control.  Unfortunately, we have been unable to locate the culprits.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
::stands watching the console:: FCO: Another 10 minutes maybe, its having to assimilate a lot of data,
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Taps his badge::  *XO*: Captain MacPherson-Quest and I are still chasing.  Stand by.
Host Marcus_Walsh says:
FCO: I know I don’t say it often enough but thank you for your efforts
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::reply comes from the planet, giving her full access to the news archives with relevant frequencies and access codes:: ::runs a search for kidnappings, disappearances, missing persons, and absences of people in government positions or those with high standing in society::

@ACTION: As the AT round the final corner and exit the side street they are met with an interesting sight.  Ahead of them is a ship that is perhaps a couple hundred meters long, shaped like a dart and is jet black.  On the single access ramp is a lone figure, over 7ft tall and totally draped in robes.

Host CO_Savar says:
@::pulls a phaser and fires from the hip at any of the ship's landing struts::
FCO_Shania says:
::would believe that last comment if it was written down and copied 3 times:: Walsh: Like I did anything...I will let the XO know about the time frame. ::leaves the Shuttlebay;;
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::She hopes that this inquiry is a happy medium between asking "Hey, how many people have disappeared in the last few years and who were they?" and limiting searches to try to go unnoticed::

@ACTION: The CO's phaser strikes the strut and ricochets off discharging into the sand

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan comes to an abrupt halt at the sight:: CO: Massive
Host CO_Savar says:
@Aloud: Halt!  ::Fires towards the figure, still on stun::
Host Unknown says:
@::watches as the phaser shot passes over his shoulder, speaks in a calm but strong voice:: AT: I do believe that isn’t the usual greeting the Federation gives.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan draws out his phaser set on stun::
FCO_Shania says:
::enters TL, heading back to the bridge, glad to be away from that guy::
TO_Tolson says:
XO: Commander, the captain is just at the edge of a slight energy reading.  :: Looks slightly apologetic.::
XO_Singh says:
TO: Hmmm...  ::says nothing further.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Ewan slowly approaches the ship with phaser still out:: Unknown: Then tell us, what is your business with this planet?
Host Unknown says:
@::smiles to the CIV:: CIV: My business is my own.  You may find out in time though ::watches the phaser::
Host Unknown says:
@AT: Just so you are under no illusions I have 40 civilians onboard my ship, you will lower you weapons or they will die right now ::still speaking in a calm matter of fact voice::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@Ewan stops:: Unknown: However, it is my business to know. Why are you here?
XO_Singh says:
:: Steps up towards the counselor.:: CNS: Anything so far?
FCO_Shania says:
::arrives at the bridge:: XO: Dr. Walsh says it will take about 10 minutes.
Host Unknown says:
@::chuckles, a hollow echoing sound:: CIV: Always the investigator Captain MacPherson. Oh yes I know who you are, I know more about you than you can possibly comprehend
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Thank you.  On more then one level.
Host Unknown says:
@::looks at the CO:: CO: You too Captain Savar, that is why I know you are going to let me leave this planet in one piece, you still have a chance to catching me in space.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::looks puzzled at the unknown being:: Unknown: Then you know that SFI doesn't stop until we get what we want. So again, what do you want with Stilgar III?
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
XO: I thought I'd start with their news service. It might help to know a little more about the situation before speaking directly to a person. They've given me access to it and I'm waiting for a response to my inquiry from the computer as we speak.
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Taps his combadge::  *XO*; Commander Singh, there is an alien craft twenty meters in front of my position.  It is the kidnappers.  You are to lock phasers and torpedoes on its location, and prepare to fire upon my command.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: No problem. ::walks over to her console::
Host Unknown says:
@::snaps a look at the CIV but still speaks calmly:: CIV: You warrant no villain’s exposition from me "Captain".  You will find out in time, of that I have no doubt.
XO_Singh says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.  :: Nods toward Tolson::
XO_Singh says:
*Medical*: Prepare for wounded.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::walks back to the Captain and the CTO:: CO: I'm getting nowhere this smug lifeform
TO_Tolson says:
XO: I have a coordinate weapons lock.  I am still not reading anything other then that slight energy.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods::
Host Unknown says:
@::shakes his head:: CO: Captain if you fire on this location you will get a lot of innocent people killed ::turns and takes a step towards his ship:: Logic dictates that you have to fire now, I have called your bluff and we both know that you cannot go through with it
XO_Singh says:
CNS: While your gathering facts, perhaps you might discover how they advanced technologically so quickly.
FCO_Shania says:
::hears about wounded and wonders what she missed::
Host CO_Savar says:
@Person: Logic dictates that I cannot let you off this planet.  *XO*: Commander, fire phasers, low intensity.
XO_Singh says:
TO: Fire.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
XO: I've always heard it's better to be lucky than good. To get something like that from them, I'd have to be both. ::smiles:: I'll try ma'am.
TO_Tolson says:
:: Activates weapons.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan finds a nice structure to hide behind::
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::thinks about searching for contact with alien societies and any technological news as soon as this search is complete::

@ACTION: The phaser fire from the Luna illuminates the night sky and strikes the ship head on, the phaser beam ricochets off and discharges several miles away on an unlucky outcropping of rock

XO_Singh says:
:: Her voice slightly tense as she waits.:: CNS: Then I wish you both.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::wonders how slow their computer is going to be::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: That didn't work. I don't think that anything will harm that ship
TO_Tolson says:
XO: Commander, phasers ricocheted off.  Shall I increase intensity?
XO_Singh says:
*CO*: Captain, shall we increase intensity?
Host Unknown says:
@::steps up onto the ramp and slowly walks up it:: AT: Captain You can fire at this ship with your phasers for all time and not damage it.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan gets up and begins to flank the ship::
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::the computer responds with the news of the kidnappings of 48 people, taken in 4 batches of 12, 8 years ago:: ::reads the news stories hoping to find their names and positions::
Host CO_Savar says:
@*XO*: Commander, put a tractor beam on the location the phaser beam bounced off.
Host Unknown says:
@::turns and stares at the Captain:: CO: Until we meet again!
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::He makes sure that he stays in the shadows letting his black and grey uniform hide him from sight::
XO_Singh says:
@ SO: Silver, get a tractor lock, same area.
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::He attempts to attach a homing beacon on the rear strut of the ship::

@ACTION: The ramp of the ship closes up and in only a few seconds there is a hum indicating its engines are engaging

SO_Silver says:
:: Nods and getting the coordinates, encompasses an area 30 meters.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan steps away from the ship::
SO_Silver says:
:: Activates the tractor beam.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Ewan makes his way back to where the CO and CTO are at::

@ACTION: The tractor beam from the Luna shoots through the atmosphere and connects with the ship and the ground around it.  Immediately the ground begins to crack and crumble under the effects of the beam

XO_Singh says:
TO: If anything leaves that planet... ::wryly::  And assuming we can catch a reading, try to stop it.
Host CO_Savar says:
@::Backs off from this::
SO_Silver says:
XO: Tractor beam locked... on everything in that area.
XO_Singh says:
:: Nods:
XO_Singh says:
FCO: If it gets away, see if you can get a general idea of where it is going.  I am tempted to say go after it, but... ::shrugs.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: If it gets away, I have a homing beacon attached to the rear of the ship, on a flap to the landing strut.
Host CO_Savar says:
@CIV: As for how to stop the craft, I am... open to suggestions.
FCO_Shania says:
XO: I'll try.

@ACTION: The black ship manages to get itself into the air, it is a slow and painful process but the distance the Luna is away from its target and the atmospheric interference play their part and it begins to rapidly gain altitude, heading directly up the beam itself

CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: Other than climbing aboard ourselves or planting a detonation device by an engine, then nothing
SO_Silver says:
XO: I am getting a strain on the tractor beams.
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Shift energy to the tractor.
Host CO_Savar says:
@*XO*: Commander, cease the tractor beam...
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@CO: Speaking of which, I can try and throw a detonation device up into the landing struts
XO_Singh says:
SO: Silver, desist.
XO_Singh says:
*CO*: Tractor beam disengaged.
Host CO_Savar says:
@*XO*: Captain MacPherson-Quest will relay to you a homing frequency for a device he managed to attach.
XO_Singh says:
*CO*: Acknowledged.

ACTION: As the ship is released from the tractor beam it rapidly breaks atmosphere and heads for the edge of the system

XO_Singh says:
TO: As soon as you have that frequency, get a lock on it.
FCO_Shania says:
::tries to track the ship's course::
XO_Singh says:
FCO: Any luck?
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::Using his PADD, Ewan enters the homing frequency and sends it to the Luna's computers::
TO_Tolson says:
:: Gets the frequency, quickly modulates the system and opens for a lock.::
CIV_MacPherson-Quest says:
@::taps his combadge:: *XO*: I sent the frequency Commander
FCO_Shania says:
XO: It's heading for the edge of the system.

ACTION: As the ship warps out of the system the Luna is left with no trace of them, as long as the device is inside the ship it looks like the signal can't get out, they will have to wait for it to land somewhere...

XO_Singh says:
FCO: Inform the captain.
TO_Tolson says:
XO: I am not picking anything up.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::seems to have hit a dead-end with the news stories, because they only say that they were people of random ages and gender in good health::
FCO_Shania says:
XO: Aye aye.
XO_Singh says:
:: sighs:: TO: Inform captain MacPherson.  Perhaps there has been an error, though I doubt it.
CNS_Ens_Nhicola says:
::runs one more search before deciding who to contact:: ::searches for mention of contacts with alien cultures and anything that involves technological news::

@ACTION: On the surface at the AT's location it starts to rain.  Leaving them with a host of unanswered questions...

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