=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10605.28

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Steve Gelhorn as CMO Lennier McDonald
Christopher Nickel as MO Richard Lynch
Nikki S. as CNS Ceili Nhicola

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as Yeoman Jan
Peter Saunders as Dr. Stradling
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Jervis
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Pople
Peter Saunders as Unnamed Transporter Chief

Absent:
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Ken Reinke as Lt. Gladius Augustus
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Episode 202 “Degrees of Impossibility, Part 2”:  The Luna is in orbit of the planetoid Lassek, not far from the Cardassian boarder.  They have made contact with the science station there and everything appears to be okay... for now.  Is it possible that there has been some sort of mistake by command and the mysterious "Black Ship" was never here or are there things hiding underneath the surface?
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MO_Lynch says:
::in Sickbay going over crew records::
Host CO_Savar says:
::On the Bridge::
XO_Singh says:
:: On the bridge, quietly going through various reports.::

ACTION: The CMO materializes into a pretty familiar looking Federation instillation.  He stands in the corner of a roughly rectangular room with several corridors leaving off of it.  In front of him stands Doctor Stradling, a grin on his face.

CMO_McDonald says:
@:: walks up to the doctor :: Dr: Dr Stradling I presume.
MO_Lynch says:
::flips to the next file up for routine exam::
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::holds out his hand in the universal human greeting of comradeship:: CMO: Indeed, and you are?
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr: Dr Lennier McDonald, CMO USS Luna.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::smiles:: CMO: Ah doctor, I take it you are here to take a look at our wounded man?
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr Stradling: yes I am sir. Which way is he?
XO_Singh says:
:: Finishes going through the reports and finishes the one for the captain.::  CO: Here is the final manifest.  They are ready to beam down the last bit along with the engineering and science teams to install the new equipment.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::motions for the CMO to follow:: CMO: This way, he is in our medical bay. ::walks off towards an exit::
MO_Lynch says:
::having reviewed the last decides to head up to the bridge to witness this routine run-of-the-mill mission::
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: Follows Dr. Stradling ::

@ACTION: The CMO is lead through a set of corridors, all around him he sees signs of it being early morning, personnel going for "healthy" jogs around the instillation, that glazed half awake look in peoples eyes...

MO_Lynch says:
::a few minutes later arrives on the bridge as the TL doors "swoosh"::
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: looks around and grabs his tricorder to take readings ::
XO_Singh says:
:: Glances over as the doors open and nods to the doctor.::
MO_Lynch says:
::nods in return::  XO: How is the transfer going Commander?
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::enters the medical bay:: CMO: Here he is...
Host CO_Savar says:
::Takes the manifest from the XO and skims it over::  XO: Very efficient work.  I'd like to you go with the teams, oversee their progress.
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr Stradling : thank you. :: grabs his medkit and starts working on the patient ::
XO_Singh says:
MO: So far so good.  The teams that will be putting it all together are about to head down... :: Looks at the captain::  apparently with me.
XO_Singh says:
CO: Aye sir.
MO_Lynch says:
::chuckles at the XO::  XO: Then take care of yourself Commander.  I'll see you when you get back.  ::smiles::
XO_Singh says:
:: Stands and heads for the lift.:: MO: Till then.

@ACTION: On the biobed lies a human male, mid 30's and with rather extensive plasma burns over most exposed pieces of skin, the biobed’s life support systems are keeping him "comfortable"

XO_Singh says:
:: As the doors close she orders the lift to the main cargo bay.::
XO_Singh says:
:: Steps out into the cargo bay to see the two teams milling around the last of the equipment.:: All: Ready when you are.  :: moves to stand on the transporter pad.::
Host TR_Chief says:
::gives the XO a smile and activates the transporter::
CNS_Nhicola says:
::walks onto the bridge to see what's going on there, between appointments::
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: Looking over the readings of the biobed and the readings from his tricorder :: Dr Stradling can I have word with you in private?
XO_Singh says:
*OPS*: Please inform the planet the last of the supplies and teams are beaming down.
MO_Lynch says:
::nods at the CNS as she arrives::

@ACTION: The XO appears in a large cargo room surrounded by multiple boxes and a dozen Starfleet officers "busying" themselves

XO_Singh says:
@ :: Looks around for someone in charge::
MO_Lynch says:
CNS: Apparently the last of the supplies are preparing to beam as we speak Counselor.
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: Hello, doctor. I was just wondering how things were going up here. After the Lampo, I've started to wonder if anything that seems "status quo" actually is.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@CMO: Of course ::moves away from the biobed::
MO_Lynch says:
:still standing at the rear of the bridge::
CMO_McDonald says:
@ Dr Stradling: that patient is barely hanging on and even with dermal regeneration he's going to need some grafting of skin. How did the plasma burns happen?
MO_Lynch says:
::shrugs::  CNS: I've been wondering that too Counselor...  ::sighs:: I've been wondering that too.  ::pauses as he looks to the viewscreen which displays the station::  CNS: So how is everything?
XO_Singh says:
:: Seeing no one in particular sticking out, makes her way to the nearest individual.::
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: ::smiles:: Everything's fine, though it sounds like you had quite an adventure during that last mission, holding down the fort while the CMO was gone.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@CMO: It’s actually quite ironic.  He was working on the Long-term Medical Hologram that we have here when the EPS conduit exploded, we have no trained surgeons, only medics, and we did what we could until we could repair the LMH
XO_Singh says:
Sir, I am looking for the person in charge of around here.  Could you please direct me?
MO_Lynch says:
::shrugs::  CNS: I used to run Sickbay here some time back.  Nothing new to me.  How are you handling the pressures of Command of the Counseling Department settling with you?  ::smiling at her::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr; Stradling: Understood. do you have dermal regenerators at least?
Host Lt_Jervis says:
@::looks startled when the short stranger talks to him:: XO: Um... where do you want to go?
XO_Singh says:
Jervis: I have brought the science and engineering team to install and test the equipment.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@CMO: Yes we have a full medical inventory ::motions to a sealed unit at the end of the sickbay::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr; Well then if you would care to assist we can work on saving this man. Otherwise I will call for my MO to come down and help.
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: Well, since I'm a department of one, that's not a really big deal. I did hate that I didn't get to speak with all of the people I wanted to after the last mission, and since we dropped them off, it's been pretty quiet. I didn't know you used to be CMO, though. How long have you been in Starfleet?
Host Lt_Jervis says:
@XO: Oh right... you will want the observation room then, out of the room, turn left.  Go straight for 60 meters and then take a right, you can't miss it.
XO_Singh says:
Jervis: Thank you.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::gives the CMO a frightened look:: CMO: I'm afraid I am not that sort of Doctor, I would much prefer you call your medic
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr Stradling: What sort of doctor are you? Just out of curiosity?
Host Lt_Jervis says:
@XO: You are welcome... commander ::mentally shakes himself and goes back to his work::
XO_Singh says:
@ :: Turns to her teams.::  All: Gather what you need and lets head over to the instillation area.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Dr Lynch I will need your services down here on Lassek. Also bring along the CNS. We may need her as well.
MO_Lynch says:
::sighs:: CNS: With each passing day it seems to be one more day too long...  Although I agree with Starfleet's Directive of non-interference.... it seems we spend more time interfering than not.  I'm not entirely sure this is the place for me.  ::pauses then smiles as he remember her question::  I've been in Starfleet since I was 24...
MO_Lynch says:
CNS: ...about 21 years
MO_Lynch says:
::hears the CMO::  CO: Captain... with your permission?
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: 21 years is... ::is cut off by his combadge:: ::makes a hold that thought gesture::
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@CMO: I am an astrophysicist
XO_Singh says:
@ :: Following the instructions, she leads the group down the hall, looking curiously around::
CNS_Nhicola says:
::looks toward the CO, waiting for his orders, since the MO has already asked the question::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr: Stradling:  Astrophysicist huh. Interesting.

@ACTION: The XO and her teams walk down bog standard Federation corridors, there are a few people milling around who give the team warm smiles as they pass

Host Dr_Stradling says:
@CMO: Sometimes, although others it is boring as sin! ::chuckles::
XO_Singh says:
@ :: Returning the smiles, stops what appears to be the observation room.::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Looks at the MO and CNS, and wonders if he'll be the only senior officer left::  MO: Go ahead.
CNS_Nhicola says:
::starts walking toward the turbolift::
MO_Lynch says:
::nods at the CO and places a gentle hand on the CNS's back directing her to the TL::  CNS: Let's go Counselor.
MO_Lynch says:
::enters the TL and holds the door open for her::

@ACTION: The XO finds the observation room looks a lot like the Luna's astrometrics lab, although the equipment looks far more precise

MO_Lynch says:
::watches the CNS enter and let's go of the door::  TL: Transporter Room Two.
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: Well, what do you know, a doctor and a gentleman. Thank you.
MO_Lynch says:
::smiles::  CNS: I'd like to think the two are one in the same.
XO_Singh says:
@:: Nods:: All: I believe this is our goal.  Get a general feel for the area and start to get things ready to set up.  I will see if I have better luck finding someone for this.

ACTION: On the Luna the Captain finds the bridge to be rather empty, of course secondary staff are covering all the stations but it feels... different

CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr Stradling: I've called for my MO and Counselor to help on this case.  Could you be so kind as to get another medkit from the back storage area.
MO_Lynch says:
::on the way down through the TL::  *CMO* Sir, we are on our way.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::gives the CMO a smile:: CMO: Do we know how long they will be?  I do have a lot of work that I need to be getting on with
Yeoman_Jan says:
:: Brings the captain some tea.::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Dr; Stradling: They should be here momentarily. I have asked them to beam directly into sickbay here.
Host Dr_Stradling says:
@::nods:: CMO: Very well ::hands the CMO the medkit::
MO_Lynch says:
::feels the TL come to a stop and watches the doors open::  CNS: Counselor... after you.
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: So, I was starting to say, 21 years is a long time. I'm sure it's natural to feel some degree of monotony after all of that time.
MO_Lynch says:
::sighs hearing the CNS::  MO: Monotony?  No....  A certain degree of disappointment in Starfleet's mission of 'peace'?  Yes.
XO_Singh says:
@ :: As everyone quickly settles, begins to search for whoever was in charge of this area.::
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: So, what have you done about it?  ::exits the turbolift after him::
CMO_McDonald says:
@*XO*: Here in sickbay with the patient. severe plasma burns and such. I have called for the MO and the CNS to help here.

@ACTION: The XO watches a Doctor carrying a large number of PADDs round a corner in front of her and disappear down a side passage, he had the appearance of someone who was "in charge"

MO_Lynch says:
::enter the TR behind the CNS::  CNS: Same thing I do everyday... Try to convince the Powers-that-be of an alternative but....
XO_Singh says:
@ ::Noting the individual, hurries to catch up.::  Doctor: Excuse me...
CNS_Nhicola says:
MO: But, you haven't been meeting with much success.
MO_Lynch says:
::shakes head and steps up onto the TR Pad::
CNS_Nhicola says:
::makes a mental note of the MO's concerns, but doesn't say anything else as she gets onto the pad::
MO_Lynch says:
::nods for the TR Chief to transport::

@ACTION: The XO rounds the corner where the Doctor was last seen but finds only a small storage area containing several crates

Host TR_Chief says:
::beams the MO and CNS to the Sickbay on the Station
XO_Singh says:
@ :: Looking around sees no one.::  Odd... :: Moves toward the crates, calling out.::  Helloooo....

@ACTION: The MO and CNS materialize in the Station, not far from the CMO

CNS_Nhicola says:
@::effortlessly swings her hair into an updo, like women seem to magically be able to do, just in case they don't have sterilization fields and she comes close enough to shed::
MO_Lynch says:
@::looks around briefly::  CNS: So Counselor... have enough for my psyche eval?
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: Looks and sees the two materialize :: MO/CNS: thanks for joining :: points to the person on the biobed: Mr. Lynch we have some work cut out for us.
CNS_Nhicola says:
@MO: Actually, that conversation had nothing to do with your psych evaluation. It's also my job to stay apprised on the concerns of the people around me.
MO_Lynch says:
@::moves over to the patient::  CMO: What is the diagnosis Commander?
CNS_Nhicola says:
@MO: ...and there was a bit of normal humanoid curiosity with that.

@ACTION: There is no sign of the Doctor, however there is a PADD sitting ominously on a rack by the far wall

CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: Third degree plasma burns over approximately 40% of his body.
XO_Singh says:
@ ::Self:: Now this is just too weird.  :: Moves curiously toward the PADD she thought the doctor was carrying earlier, looking around the general area.::
MO_Lynch says:
@::nods and opens his Medkit grabbing the dermal regenerator::  CMO: Any other signs of illness or internal injury from the burns?  IE Did they penetrate the surface of the skin?
MO_Lynch says:
@CNS: Counselor?  Are you empathic in any way?
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: Not that I have detected.. so lets get to work and see if we can't get this poor lad up on his feet.
MO_Lynch says:
@CMO: Yes sir.

ACTION: On the bridge the silence appears to be getting to Savar, he could swear he heard someone whisper his name...

CNS_Nhicola says:
@MO: Only slightly. I can sense if there's someone behind me, or emotions that are so strong that you'd probably pick up on them anyway. Otherwise, I'd need a device that I have on the ship to help focus my telepathic energy.
CMO_McDonald says:
@CNS: You didn't bring your Canar?

@ACTION: As the XO nears the PADD she notices the air shimmer to her right hand side and something touches her neck... then it all goes dark

MO_Lynch says:
@::nods hearing the CNS::  CNS: Do you think you can detect how his mental state is?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Lifts his head and tilts slightly, listening again::
CNS_Nhicola says:
@CMO: No. You of all people know what happens if I overuse it, so I only carry it when necessary. I can have it beamed over if needed.
CNS_Nhicola says:
@MO: I only have a vague impression of him. I can sense that he's alive, but that's all.
CMO_McDonald says:
@CNS: Very well please do but don't use it unless you need it, okay? I don't want to see you in sickbay yourself.
MO_Lynch says:
@::hearing the exchange between the CMO and the CNS he decides to have a look at the CNS's medical records::

ACTION: This time the Captain is certain, someone is whispering his name... and it appears to be coming from his ready room... it sounds familiar

MO_Lynch says:
@::begins scanning the patient with his tricorder::
CNS_Nhicola says:
@::taps combadge and asks security to send someone to enter her quarters and bring the Canar out, so that it can be located and locked onto for transport::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Not wishing to alarm anyone, he turns command over to the officer on watch and heads towards his Ready Room::
MO_Lynch says:
@CMO: Doctor, I'll begin the regeneration process of the Plasma Burns if you'll monitor his condition?
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: I was hoping you would say that.
MO_Lynch says:
@::begins to take a slow steady pace over the patient's body with the Dermal Regenerator::

ACTION: The Captain’s Ready Room is empty, but dimly lit, the voice is getting louder though, it appears to be coming from the "special" painting on his wall...

Host CO_Savar says:
Computer, lights.
CMO_McDonald says:
@CNS: actually belay that. head back to the ship and check on the captain. Getting an odd feeling from him.

ACTION: The computer does not respond, the lights stay the same.

CNS_Nhicola says:
@CMO: Aye, sir. *Security*: Never mind, they won't know what they're looking for. It'll be a lot faster if I get it myself. *TR*: One to beam directly to quarters.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Frowns lightly and turns towards the computer panel to do it manually::
MO_Lynch says:
@::finishes 1/3 of the regeneration process::
CNS_Nhicola says:
::materializes:: :grabs the Canar and focuses on the Captain::
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: bio readings are stable and holding. Good work Mr. Lynch

ACTION: The voice rings out again, louder this time "Captain", it is almost a command.  A soft orange glow starts to emanate from the painting

MO_Lynch says:
@::nods:: CMO: Any signs of him coming around?  Perhaps we should get a hypo filled with anestazine just in case?
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: No signs of revival yet, but that is a good idea. get one ready.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Raises an eyebrow as he turns... thinking no one should be there, he still decides to respond::  Aloud: Yes?
MO_Lynch says:
@::eyes the CMO and the regenerator in his own hand::  CMO: I'm a little preoccupied..... sir.
Host Lt_Pople says:
@::groans and opens his eyes, looking at the CMO:: CMO: If you don't mind me asking... who are you?
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: OOPS! Never mind :: grabs a hypo and loads it with the anestazine.::

ACTION: The voice almost shouts this time, just as he makes eye contact with the painting "Find me!".

CMO_McDonald says:
@Lt Pope: I am Commander McDonald CMO of the USS Luna. I'm going to resedate you until we finish with your injuries :: presses the hypo to the Lt's Neck ::

ACTION: The lights in the Ready Room return to normal and the painting is still again

Host Lt_Pople says:
@CMO: Oh... thats... ... nice ::passes out::
MO_Lynch says:
@::hearing the Lieutenant, decides to double his efforts as he finishes up 2/3s of the body::
MO_Lynch says:
@CMO: Almost there sir.
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: Good keep at it.
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