=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10606.25

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Steve Gelhorn as CMO Lennier McDonald
Christopher Nickel as MO Richard Lynch

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as OOW Lieutenant Commander Jones
Peter Saunders as Ambassador Lenore
Peter Saunders as Dr. Stradling
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Blake
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Strahlung
Peter Saunders as Security Officer Smith

Absent:
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Ken Reinke as CTO Gladius Augustus
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Episode 206 “Degrees of Impossibility, Part 6”:  The crew have uncovered perhaps the final piece of the puzzle.  The Ambassador from Stilgar, Lenore has been found in the Stations cloning facilities..  However this adds another dimension to the problem, why would the Ambassador me inside a cloning vat and more importantly why was she left behind?  While the crew ponder this problem the crew of the Lassek Station continue to tear their home apart looking for any signs of the people that did this to them, already they have found a device unlike anything anyone has seen before, but is there more to find?
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MO_Lynch says:
@::stopped in the corridor outside the cloning chamber::
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: in sickbay analyzing the device found ::
Host CO_Savar says:
::Outside the Ambassador's quarters, wondering if she's coming back out::
FCO_Shania says:
::enters TL and rides it to the bridge::
MO_Lynch says:
@::taps Comm. Badge:: *CO*: Lynch to Captain Savar.
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: Scratching his head ::
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: Go ahead
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Captain sir... Are you alone?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Glances around to confirm::  *MO*: Yes
FCO_Shania says:
::feels the lift stop and steps out onto the bridge::
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::Turns in the command chair to see Commander Shania entering::
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Sir I may be an alarmist... and this may prove to be nothing more than a hunch but...  I think we should consider the possibility that Ambassador Lenore was behind all of this.
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: What would the motive be?
FCO_Shania says:
Jones: Hmmmm, seems the bridge is not a popular place to be these days.
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::Smiles::  FCO: Suppose not...
MO_Lynch says:
@::shrugs as if uncontrollably:: *CO*: I find it odd that she is currently the only one on the station that was not a clone and we found her in a cloning chamber as if hiding.  I may not understand the technology but why would a non-clone be in a cloning chamber?
CMO_McDonald says:
@:: scratches head :: Self: Now who would want to get this technical for a computer integrating device. :: grabs the tricorder and scans it :: A faint signal, but what could it be for.
FCO_Shania says:
::sighs and plops down in her chair::
MO_Lynch says:
@::begins walking back toward the cloning chamber::
Host Lt_Bean says:
@::taps a few more buttons:: CMO: I think that machine has been adding time to our clock every day so that we catch up with federation standard time.   I can't rule out the fact that it might have altered other files as well
Host CO_Savar says:
::Ponders for a moment::  *MO*: It might be possible she was hiding... and just happened to hide in an unusual place.  But I will attempt to make a discrete inquiry.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Can you join me in sickbay at your earliest convenience..
FCO_Shania says:
::contacts OPS department to see if all their cargo has been unloaded to the planetoid::
MO_Lynch says:
@::nods:: *CO*: Thank you Captain, I thought you should be aware while I continue pursuing that avenue of thought.  Lynch out.
CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean: Yes I think you may be right. Its some sort of highly technical comptuer integrating device. I'm also picking up a faint extremely low frequency signal coming from it.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
::taps his console:: FCO: Um... sir.
FCO_Shania says:
::turns around:: Strahlung: Yes sir?
MO_Lynch says:
@::arrives back in the clone lab and looks for a work area::

ACTION: The door to the Ambassadors temporary quarters open to reveal Ambassador Lenore standing in the doorway, she has managed to pick herself out some civillian clothes, she also is wearing a big smile

CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean: Keep working on it and see what you can find.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: Captain those sonic showers are simply wonderful.
MO_Lynch says:
@::places his medkit on a work surface he opens it and removes Blake's vile of DNA placing it to the side while he digs out his Tricorder::
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
FCO: I have been tracking something on sensors for the Captain, the anomaly I am detecting is now only 3 light years away, but it is still on a course to miss us by quite some way
Host CO_Savar says:
Amb: I typically do not indulge in its use.  Have you eaten recently?
Host Lt_Bean says:
@CMO: A signal?  Perhaps the people who planted it are still sending it instructions.
MO_Lynch says:
@::approaches some of the lab equipment and runs Blake's DNA through the equipment to test for Accelerated Cell Degeneration::
FCO_Shania says:
Strahlung: Keep an eye on it and holler if it changes its course.
Host LtCmdr_Jones says:
::Wonders why the TO isn't talking to the officer on watch::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean:: My thoughts exactly I want you to get on a station and start trying to decode that signal while I try and rectify what is going on the the clocks.
MO_Lynch says:
@::while he waits for the results he takes his Tricorder over to the Cloning Vat the Ambassador was in and scans the controls looking for samples of DNA::
CMO_McDonald says:
@*CO*: It appears this box we found on the computer is some sort of sophisticated computer interface device which is also emitting an extremely low level frequency signal.
Host Lt_Bean says:
@::nods and taps his console:: CMO: It might take a while though, I haven't got a clue how this signal is encoded...
MO_Lynch says:
@::finally remembers the CMO's Page earlier::  *CMO*: Sorry Doctor...  I got a little tide up.  I'm currently unavailable at the moment sir.  Is it a priority?
Host CO_Savar says:
*CMO*: A remote control?  What signal is it emitting?
CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean: DO what you can, and fast.
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: I'm not sure I have one of the security team here working to decode it. My suspicion is it is a SFI device of sorts.
FCO_Shania says:
::gets a full report from OPS and indulges in that::
MO_Lynch says:
@::raises an eyebrow::  Self: This is strange.  ::rechecking the Tricorder results on the Vat Controls::
Host CO_Savar says:
*CMO*: Understood.  Keep me informed.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::smiles to the CO as he is on the comm:: CO: I can't remember the last time I have eaten anything
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Understood. McDonald out!.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Report?
Host CO_Savar says:
Amb: Do you wish to use our mess hall, or a more private setting?
MO_Lynch says:
@*CMO*: Just a moment sir.  Lynch out  ::closes the Channel and takes his Tricorder back to the work area::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: I do not mind Captain, it depends I suppose if you feel comfortable on your own with me.
Host CO_Savar says:
Amb: Is there a reason I should not, Ambassador?
MO_Lynch says:
@::as he arrives back at the work space he notices Blake's DNA scan has finished it's cycle he looks at the results and pauses not wanting to make a single sound::
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Everything alright? I got a sudden sense of complete uncertainty and concern.
Host Lt_Bean says:
@CMO: Doctor, I think I have something; the range of this signal is not that great, it is powerful for the amount of energy it is using but it is limited however.  I believe it only has an effective maximum range of about 20 light years.
MO_Lynch says:
@::begins looking around cautiously for Blake as he knew the man never left the Cloning Area::
MO_Lynch says:
@::quickly covers up the combadge with his hand to help dull the CMO's sound::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: I cannot think of any right now ::steps beside the CO and takes his arm::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean: Thank you. *CO*: Lt Bean has figured out this signal is only strong enough for about 20 light years max range.
MO_Lynch says:
@::walking as softly as he can he begins heading toward the door to the corridor leaving everything but his Tricorder behind.  Cautiously looking out for Blake::
Host Lt_Blake says:
@::is busy working on one of the cloning consoles, he still looks a little glazed from earlier but color has at least returned to his cheeks::
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Everything alright?  Report please.
MO_Lynch says:
@::spots Blake at the console he slips out into the corridor and uncovers the combadge::  *CMO*: Doctor....  I took another sample of Blake's DNA because of a hunch and sir.....  He is not a clone.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: SO you're saying HE is the one doing the cloning? but why? Who's he working for.
Host CO_Savar says:
::As they walk through the corridors::  Amb: Can you tell me the last thing you remember?
MO_Lynch says:
*CMO*: One more thing... following a second hunch I turned up something completely unexpected....
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Go on.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
FCO: Sir, that signal has altered course again, its taking an elliptical approach to us but is now only 2 light years away
MO_Lynch says:
*CMO*: Sir... he may be working for an alien race of unknown origin.  I found DNA on Lenore's Cloning Vat that does not register in the Federation's archives.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Understood. report back to sickbay immediately.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*CO*: Priority communiqué.
MO_Lynch says:
@*CMO*: He may or may not be working for them and he may or may not be behind the cloning but I find it interesting that he would purposely hide that he was not a clone.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::shakes her head:: CO: I remember being on Stilgar, I was walking through the city, I often do this at night, I like the smell of the air after being in space.  I think someone came up behind me and... and then I woke up just a few minutes ago.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: I agree.
MO_Lynch says:
@::begins jogging back to the station's Sickbay::  *CMO*: Aye sir.  ::while jogging::  You want to inform the Captain or shall I?
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: you do it.
MO_Lynch says:
@::stops so he doesn't sound out of breath for the Captain::  *CO*: Lynch to Captain Savar.
FCO_Shania says:
::looks up from her exciting report:: Strahlung:: Crawling closer, are we? Oh well, inform the Captain. I guess he would like to know.
Host Lt_Bean says:
@CMO: Sorry for interrupting, are you saying that Lt Blake is not a clone and that he falsified his test results?
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean*: That is exactly what I am saying. We do not know who he is working for my MO found some unknown DNA in the chamber where Lenore was found. Take him into custody immediately.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
FCO: Um, yes sir... ::trails off::
Host CO_Savar says:
Amb: You remember nothing about the craft that took you, or how you came to be here?
Host CO_Savar says:
::Holds up a finger::  Amb: One moment... *MO*: Yes, Doctor?
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Are you still alone sir?
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: The Ambassador is with me at the moment.
Host Lt_Bean says:
@CMO: That is not going to be easy... ::taps a button on his arm and mutters into it:: But lets see what we can do. ::moves quickly out of the room and towards Blake’s location::
MO_Lynch says:
@::fidgets not quite sure what to say in response wondering if he should continue in front of the Ambassador::
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean*: Do what you can but do not under any circumstances get into any sort of confrontation, is that clear!
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Sir we have uncovered some new information down here
Host Lt_Bean says:
@*CMO*: This is our arena now Doctor, we shall take it from here.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean it may be so but *I*: am still ranking officer.
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Sir it seems Lieutenant Blake is not actually a clone
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: Oh?
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: It appears he may have falsified his DNA when he supplied me with a sample
Host Lt_Bean says:
@::chuckles down the COMM:: *CMO*: Doctor you will find out one day that Starfleet Rank means very little in some locations, this is one of them! ::unholsters his phaser rifle and checks the charge, rendezvous with the rest of his team and barks a few orders::
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: How would that have been possible?
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Yes sir, that is correct.  Another thing sir, when I was following up on the other theory we spoke about earlier... I found DNA on the Cloning Vat which does not register in the Federation's Databanks.  Sir, it is DNA belonging to a completely unknown alien race
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean*: In some instances yes but I do not think this is one of them. Be careful or I will snap you back so hard you'll think you're a first year cadet.
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: Perhaps he cloned a sample of his own blood before coming to Sickbay and then pretended to take it from his own person.
Host Lt_Bean says:
@*CMO*: Your concern is touching Doctor, now if you will excuse me, I have someone to do something that I never thought I would ever have to do, confront Lt Blake...
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: Curious.  Has anyone been able to ascertain the actual identity of any of those personnel?
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean*: What is your location. I am on my way.
Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: Or their function on the station?
MO_Lynch says:
@*CO*: I believe Doctor McDonald is still working on that problem as we speak sir.  I'm going back to the Cloning Facility where Blake is currently working.  We need more information.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*Bean*: Delay confronting Blake until I get down there. Is that understood?
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Where was Blake last?

@ACTION: The seven security officers run past the MO and hurry into the cloning facility, the MO can hear shouting

Host CO_Savar says:
*MO*: Keep me informed.  Contact ship security if you need backup.

@ACTION: The CMO receives no response to his last two comms to Bean.

CMO_McDonald says:
@:: starts sprinting for the cloning lab ::
MO_Lynch says:
@::hearing the CMO and seeing Security rush by... he runs after them::  *CMO*: In the Cloning Facility.  I'm heading back there now sir.  Sorry, don't mean to disobey orders but...  Lynch out.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: That's aright. :: draws his phaser running right into the cloning lab ::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::shakes her head and tugs on the CO's arm a bit:: CO: You ask me a question and then tell me not to answer, how rude ::smiles:: I don't remember anything about a ship.
MO_Lynch says:
@::follows Sec into the Cloning Facility and heads for his medkit at his previous workspace::
CMO_McDonald says:
@Bean: Stand down!
MO_Lynch says:
@::decides to set the equipment to run a deeper scan on the DNA and has it make an audible tone when it's completed it's cycle then heads back looking to see where the Security Team went::

@ACTION: When the MO and CMO enters the cloning facility they see the security team sprawled around the room, they appear to have entered in a standard offensive pattern but they now all lie on the floor motionless, Lt Blake is still working on a console

Host CO_Savar says:
::Trying to take in everything::  Amb: My apologies.  We have a critical situation aboard the station where we found you.
MO_Lynch says:
@::seeing the CMO::  CMO: What the heck??
CMO_McDonald says:
@ :: Looks around :: Blake: What happened? Who are you?
Host Lt_Blake says:
@::looks up from the console and stares at the CMO and MO:: CMO: I didn't want it to come to this Doctor, they were supposed to leave this station in two weeks never knowing what went on here.
CMO_McDonald says:
@Blake: what went on. Who were supposed to leave?
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::releases his arm:: CO: Then you should go do what you need to, I will be here when you get back.
MO_Lynch says:
@::leaves the situation to McDonald he runs back to see if Blake's DNA has turned up new info::
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
FCO: Sir, that reading has changed course again, it is heading directly for us, its eta is 3 minutes.
Host Lt_Blake says:
@CMO: My team.  They are the best... not quite as good as me of course, but they would have been useful to you for the trials that are ahead.  You cannot possibly comprehend the powers you are facing.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Considers leaving the Ambassador alone::  Amb: I don't want you to be alone on the ship.  It is large and easy to get lost.
CMO_McDonald says:
@Blake: What powers? we are explorers. Is it a new race?
MO_Lynch says:
@::the equipment beeps just as he arrives stating the cycle is complete::
FCO_Shania says:
Strahlung: Go to yellow alert and let the Captain know.
Host Lt_Blake says:
@CMO: I know you are Doctor, I have been protecting this Federation for the last 7 years.  But against them, there is no hope, I know, I have seen what will happen if we appose them.
MO_Lynch says:
@::begins analyzing the read-outs::
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
FCO: Yes ma'am ::sets the ship to yellow alert::
Host Amb_Lenore says:
CO: I will be fine, I will wait in these quarters.  Your ship needs you I fear.
CMO_McDonald says:
@Blake: Who are they? Speak man, speak! :: looks around :: *Luna*: Two to beam up from the cloning lab
MO_Lynch says:
@::compares the read-outs to that of Earth's Genetically Engineered to see if same tech was used::
Host CO_Savar says:
Amb: That would be agreeable.  The replicator can make you food, and the computer can provide you with entertainment.  I will check in with you later.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
*CO*: Strahlung to Captain Savar.  Sir, that signal is on a direct intercept course, they will be here in about a minute.
CMO_McDonald says:
@*MO*: Prepare to beam out. priority 1
MO_Lynch says:
@::calls out::  CMO: Doctor McDonald.
Host Amb_Lenore says:
::smiles to the CO, turns and re-enters her quarters::
CMO_McDonald says:
MO: Yes Doc.
Host CO_Savar says:
::With the Ambassador relatively sequestered, he enters a turbolift swiftly and heads for the Bridge::  *Strahlung*: I will be up momentarily, Lieutenant.
MO_Lynch says:
@CMO: It appears our Mr. Blake is in deed not a clone but.... he is in fact genetically engineered
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: are you sure?
Host Lt_Blake says:
@CMO: It would take too long to explain.  Unfortunately you nosing around has forced me to change my plans slightly.  My ride will be here in a few moments.
MO_Lynch says:
@CMO: Aye sir, I suggest we have him beamed to the Luna and placed under arrest until further investigation can be completed
CMO_McDonald says:
@Blake: You have some questions to answer. This may get me a court martial but... :: raises phaser and sets it to max stun and fires directly at Blake’s chest ::
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: agreed.
CMO_McDonald says:
@MO: get to my location and prepare to beam out.

@ACTION: On the viewscreen a vessel drops out of warp at the edge of the gravity well and begins speeding towards Lassek, it is quite clearly the same vessel the crew encountered in the Stilgar system.

CMO_McDonald says:
@*FCO*: Prepare to beam 3 up.
Host CO_Savar says:
::Arrives on the Bridge::
MO_Lynch says:
@::packs up all the data into his medkit and takes it back to the CMO's location on the other side of the Cloning Room::
FCO_Shania says:
::locks on to the AT:: *CMO*: I'm ready on your call.

@ACTION: Blake moves fast, too fast for any human and the shot just misses him.  It does however strike the console behind him, which explodes in a rather impressive light show sending the hapless Lieutenant sprawling onto the floor

CMO_McDonald says:
@*FCO*: get a lock on all 3 life signs in this room and beam us up. NOW!
Host CO_Savar says:
::Moves to the center chair as LtCmdr Jones gets up, letting his officers complete their preparations::

ACTION: The two Akira class vessel decloak in front of the Luna and begin speeding their way towards the Black Ship.

MO_Lynch says:
@::hears the explosion and Phaser fire comes running:: *CO*: Captain we need Security beamed to my location ASAP
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Belay I'm beaming up with Blake and the MO to the brig.
FCO_Shania says:
::hits a few little buttons to beam the team out::
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
CO: Sir, I am detecting an energy surge from the Black Ship.  I believe it is charging her weapons sir.

@ACTION: The CMO, MO and Lt Blake materialize in the Luna's transporter room.

MO_Lynch says:
::is relieved to finally be back on the Luna::
Host CO_Savar says:
Strahlung: Take us to red alert.  Signal battle stations.  Lock onto the black ship.  ::Wants to see what the Akira class vessels will do::
CMO_McDonald says:
:: points the phaser straight at Blake:: *CO*: I need security in the transporter room.
MO_Lynch says:
::heads over to the Trans Chief's Console and calls in Security::

ACTION: On the viewscreen the two Akiras swiftly move into a text book attack position on the Black Ship and open fire, both sets of phaser beams bounce harmlessly off the ship and into deep space.

CMO_McDonald says:
Blake: You even make one motion, and I promise you I won't miss this time.
Host Lt_Blake says:
::lies completely motionless::

ACTION: Security burst into the Transporter room and quickly surrounds the Away Team and Lt Blake

Host CO_Savar says:
Strahlung: Prepare photon torpedoes for proximity explosions.  FCO: Is the black ship in tractor range yet?
MO_Lynch says:
::thinks that must have been a new record for Luna Security::
CMO_McDonald says:
Security: Take him into custody.

ACTION: Meanwhile outside the Black Ship returns fire, hitting both Akiras dead on... they simply explode, heaving nothing but rapidly expanding clouds of gas

Host Lt_Stralung says:
::taps a few buttons:: CO: Armed and ready sir.
FCO_Shania says:
::checks:: CO: Yes sir, we are.
CMO_McDonald says:
MO: Lets get to sickbay to figure this out.
CMO_McDonald says:
*CO*: Lt Blake is in custody.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Any way we can get scans of their interior and beam out their crew, ending this quickly?
Host Sec_Smith says:
CMO: Yes sir ::hoists Lt Blake between himself and another officer and hikes him off towards the brig::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: I don't think so, unless something has drastically changed since our last encounter but I will try anyways. ::starts hitting buttons::
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
 CO: Sir, they are within weapons range now...
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Keep us away from their weapons.  Strahlung: Fire a spread of torpedoes, aiming for their weapons and engines.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
CO: Yes sir ::presses a button::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Aye aye ::calls up evasive maneuvers::

ACTION: The Luna fire off a spread of torpedoes, each one strikes the Black Ship perfectly, she lists for a moment and then explodes, the Luna shudders slightly under the shock of the blast

Host CO_Savar says:
::Frowns::  Strahlung: That was.. not quite the result I was hoping for.
Host Lt_Strahlung says:
Self: What the?  CO: Sir, I swear I didn't hit it that hard...
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: Scan the debris.  Is there evidence of organic residue?
FCO_Shania says:
::starts scanning::
FCO_Shania says:
CO: Yes, there is.
Host CO_Savar says:
FCO: If there is any large pieces of computers or interesting technology, please bring it aboard.  Strahlung: Stand down from alert status.
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