=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10701.21

Staring:
Karriaunna Scotti as XO Harmony Singh
Heike Daemmig as FCO Shania
Christopher Nickel as MO Richard Lynch

Ship Manager Peter Saunders

Also Staring:
Peter Saunders as Gul Cea
Peter Saunders as Jeromia
Peter Saunders as Security Officer Stradling
Peter Saunders as Speaker
Peter Saunders as Tiercel
Christopher Nickel as Transporter Chief
Karriaunna Scotti as Science Officer Lieutenant Silver

Absent:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Steve Gelhorn as CMO Lennier McDonald
Claudio Gouveia as OPS Nanadial Mussambe
Richard Pickett as CEO Richard McGregor
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Episode 230 “Through A Child's Eyes, Part 3”:  The USS Luna currently orbiting the only populated planet in the Cardassian controlled Seetnar system.  They are searching for a very particular Tachyon signature, one that they hope will lead them to their missing Executive Officer.  Meanwhile said XO has awoken in a well furnished room, accompanied by an elderly gentleman who claims to be her new owner and is very interested in learning exactly what she can do.  The XO has resisted all attempts the gentleman has made to get her to open up and he appears to have lost patience.
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SO_Lt_Silver says:
#:: On the planet, waiting for the download of data::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@:: In a fetal position, her hands pressed to her head as if she could squeeze the headache away::
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::still at SCI 1 monitoring the AT's Life Signs::

ACTION: On the Luna the CO is called away into his RR by an urget communication from SFC

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::at helm, calibrating the sensors to follow the new ship's transmissions to the surface::

#ACTION: The SO receives the information from the console, it appears to be pre-formatted into Federation Standard

MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::centers the passive scans at the incoming alien vessel::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: And not just the headache.  Her stomach rolls at the memory... or had it been real?::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
#Cardassian: Thank you.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::turns to see where Commander Shania is as the CO left her in charge::
Host Tiercel says:
@::glances at the XO and shakes his head:: Unknown: We will speak about reimbursing me for my inconvenience later.  In the meantime you will remove her from my home.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Steps away, just as she notices MacPherson slipping out the door.  Nods toward one of the security officers to follow him for now.::
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#SO: Just you and me now?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *MO*: I have the information the information and captain MacPherson has ummm... gone somewhere.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at the man:: Sec: Ummm... more or less.  :: Glances over at the other security officer.::
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::raises an eyebrow::  *SO* Gone somewhere?  :shakes head::  Can you relay the information up to the Luna?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO: Sir.  Lieutenant Silver is reporting in, she says she has the information and Captain MacPherson-Quest has left her side.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Keeping an eye on the security officer::  *MO*: Hand delivering is much more personal.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods despite the SO unable to see it::  *SO* Understood Lieutenant.  Keep us informed of any changes.
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::shrugs and gives a couple passing civilians the evil eye::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Has left her side? What in the world is he up to now? ::sighs:: Have her relay the information up here so you can have a look at it.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: The Lieutenant prefers to hand deliver it Commander.  I assume she wants to get herself and the team off the surface.  Cardassians can be a bit much to handle at times.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Feeling totally out of her depth:: Gul: Have you noticed anything... unusual in the past days?  People... odd things done...
Host Gul_Cea says:
#::stands watching the SO impatiently::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Fine by me. The better they get out off there the better if you ask me.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Have her finish up and find Captain MacPherson so we can beam them back up.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods::  FCO: I couldn't agree more.  I still have a solid lock on them sir.
Host Gul_Cea says:
#SO: We get hundreds of people pass through here everyday, there is always something unusual going on, could you be more specific?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Don't call me sir....
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
MO: Aye Commander.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::rolls eyes::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Slightly frustrated, but does not let her body language give her away:: Gul: Anything that you have never seen before?

ACTION: As if to breakup the tension the FCO's and MO's consoles both begin beeping frantically

MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
Self: What the?  ::begins hitting keys inquiring the reason for the alert::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::checks her console for the blinky lights [tm]::

@ACTION: At the XO's location half a dozen heavily armed individuals appear out of thin air, they are of varying races, Klingon, Cardassian, Romulan, Human

MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Commander...  I'm detecting a surge in Tachyons on the surface.  Not unlike the ones that occurred prior to Commander Singh's disappearance.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::nods:: MO: So do I. Lets try to pinpoint the location.
Host Gul_Cea says:
#SO: There was this young thing that came through the other day, could do amazing things with a pair of spoons... but nothing that you would be interested in.  I suggest you try and locate the source of these tachyons, they might have more answers than me
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Aye.  ::tries to pinpoint the exact location as well as trying to see if the the alien vessel in orbit has any readings of tachyons::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# Gul: Ummm... thank you.  :: Looks at the security officer with her.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::recalibrates the sensors to help the MO::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: As her headache begins to fade, other motion draws her attention and she slowly sits up, an ache located along her spine.::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *MO*: Two to beam up.
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::shrugs::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: I pick up a scattering field that's preventing the sensors from locking down the signal. General area seems to be the north east of the facility.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*SO* Aye Lieutenant.  Due to recent developments, that may be a wise precaution.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods::  FCO: Aye Commander, so am I.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at security wondering what is up and then with a final nod of thanks, waits for the transporter to take affect.::
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*TR Chief*: Chief... Beam up the Away Team ASAP.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Well, since we can't get anything more specific maybe the SO ca. Contact her with the information. Tell her to have a look.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@:: Slowly she looks around to note a variety of races, heavily armed, surrounding the room. Her eyes go to Tiercel.::
TR_Chief says:
*MO* Aye sir.  ::initiates transport::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
*TR Chief* Belay that.
TR_Chief says:
::tries desperately to stop the beam-out::

ACTION: The SO and Stradling begin to de-materialize but end up exactly where they began

SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at Straddling:: *MO*: Something went wrong.  We were caught in the beam and... we are still here.
Host Tiercel says:
@XO: These... kind people will take you from this place.  I am sorry Harmony, there was much I thought we could do for each other.
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::gets his phaser into a no-nonsense position just in case::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
*SO* Sorry about that Lt. We detected a massive tachyon signature in the north east area of the facility but can't get a closer reading. There's a scattering field in place. Could you be our eyes?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*SO* We aborted the beam-out.  Commander Shania would like you to try and pinpoint either the tachyon field we discovered or deactivate/have the Cardasssians deactivate a scattering field in the north east quadrant of the trade facility
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Stands:: Tiercel: Do what?  :: Looks at the others::  And will they take me home?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *FCO/MO*: Is it near enough for me to check it out?  :: Looks at her only security officer::  Or should I even go that route?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::turns to the FCO::  FCO: Commander, they should be only a kilometer from it's location.
Host Tiercel says:
@XO: No, you warrant no exposition from me, you forfeited that right earlier.  They will take you wherever they wish to take you, you are no longer my concern ::nods and turns to leave the room::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::signals the MO to continue the conversation as to not drive Silver insane::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Wonders if she will ever figure this out.  Looks down at the lovely ball ground, so congruently out of place and then at the others.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Then tell them to take a little walk there.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::seeing the FCO's signal::  *SO* Lieutenant, you are roughly a kilometer from the source of the skattering field.  It may be that the tachyons are emerging from the same location.  However we do not know for sure but it's a good place to start.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *MO*: We are on our way.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# Gul: May we have transport?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*SO* Good luck Lieutenant.  Luna out.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
#*MO*: I guess it would help if you give me the exact location.

@ACTION: The XO notices for the first time a young female stood at the back of the group, there is something familiar about her...

MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: They are proceeding to the source of the scattering field Commander.  I estimate arrival in roughly 15 minutes.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Motions Straddling that they were heading out.::
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: That's assuming they walk at a standard pace and are able to proceed in a straight line
Host Gul_Cea says:
#SO: Transport?  We can walk there, it shouldn't take too long, its through that arch ::indicates an arch at the other end of the mass of people::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# Gul: Thank you... :: turns toward that direction and heads out.::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Her eyes settle on the one person that appears out of place.  She is female, young, and seems familiar somehow.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: I hope they get there soon so we can figure out what the Cardassians are hiding down there.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Perhaps what they are hiding has nothing to do with our missing officer... or possibly any of our business.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: With long legs and her eyes roaming as they quickly head in the indicated direction, they are not far from the general location indicated.::
Host Jeromia says:
@::Human, late 20's, with jet black, greased back hair and a face that can only be described as grim, steps forward:: XO: You are starting to become more trouble that you are worth
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Yeah right! You believe that for a second?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::sends the location of the scattering field to the SO's Tricorder as requested::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@Jeromia: I would have been no trouble at all had you left me where I belong.  :: Curiously:: Have we met before?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Who are we to stick our noses in the affairs of another government?  Yes I do.

#ACTION: Half way through the teething mass of bodies someone bumps into the SO, hastily apologizes and continues on, it is a moment later when the SO realizes her tricorder has been taken from her waist

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: well, if they got nothing to hide they will tell us all about the field, won't they?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Just because one has nothing to hide doesn't mean they have to tell everyone about everything.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Noting the familiar weight gone, turns in the direction of the one who bumped into her and frowns, then shakes her head.:: *MO*: Can you lock onto my tricorder and beam it back to me?  Someone has taken it.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: If you wanna be so trusty of the Cardassians be my guest.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*SO* What??  Absolutely Lieutenant.  ::locks onto the serial # of that particular tricorder assigned to the SO and transports it back into the SO's holster::
Host Jeromia says:
@XO: Unfortunately that was not an option.  We abducted you from your vessel, other than that, I wouldn't think so ::chuckles slightly and eerily the rest of the armed people chuckle too, sharing some private joke::

#ACTION: The SO's tricorder appears back in her waist slot, in the distance she can hear some muffled swearing

SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Checks for the familiar weight, her hand now laying across it more protectively, and continues on her way.:: *MO*: Thank you.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
*SO* No problem Lieutenant... so easy even a doctor can accomplish.  ::smiles::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ ::Looks from the female to the others, knowing there is more.::  Jeromia: There are always options.

#ACTION: The SO and Stradling finally reach the entrance indicated by Gul Cea, beyond it they can see a small bare courtyard that contains a single door

SO_Lt_Silver says:
# *MO*: You underestimate yourself.  :: Arrives in the general area looks around, automatically pulling out her tricorder and scanning the area.::
Host Jeromia says:
@::smiles a smile that reveals several missing teeth:: XO: Right you are.  Like now.  Here are your options, either you help us with a little task, or we shoot you and find someone else.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Nods toward the door, and watches as the security officer takes point.::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ Jeromia: I do have a penchant against being shoot... however, I promise nothing.  What is it you want from me?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::notices from the computer overlay, the AT has arrived::  FCO: Commander, I show Lieutenant Silver and party has arrived in the general facility of the scattering field
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::moves gingerly up to the door and presses the open button... ... nothing happens:: SO: I think it's locked.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# SEC/*MO*: I am in the general area, but unable to scan into an area.  There appears to be a dampening field.  Perhaps you can break through it.
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# Sec: Let us see if we can find out what is behind there.  Meanwhile, consider options.
Host Jeromia says:
@XO: Information, specifically the precise crew compliment of the USS Luna, her command codes and payload
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Looks at the woman and slowly shakes her head.  At the same time, she begins to form a song in her head:: Jeromia: You know that is not within my powers.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Commander... any suggestions on how I may be able to break through a dampening field?
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::considers his options for a moment:: SO: Perhaps we should ring the bell?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at the security officer a moment and then shrugs her shoulders, stepping forward.  She knocks on the door.::
Host Jeromia says:
@XO: This is very disappointing news.  Would it help if we said we will not harm your crew, we are only interested in the vessel?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Use the sensors to find the power source. Maybe there's a way to blow it up.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods thinking the FCO's statement makes sense.  Begins the scans for a localized power source nearby::
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ Jeromia: If I could trust you, I might consider it... ::shrugs, finishing the song in her mind.::

#ACTION: A small speaker crackles to life just above the door, the voice is majestic and carries the sense of knowledge with it.

Host Speaker says:
#SO: Can I help you?
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Looks at Stradling and then opens her combadge for the doctor to hear:: Speaker: Perhaps... I am looking for someone and there is evidence that someone in this area might have information we could use.
Host Jeromia says:
@::looks behind the XO for a moment:: XO: Then let me put it another way, and you can trust me on this.  If you do not help me everyone on your ship will die.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Slowly shakes her head::
Host Speaker says:
#SO: I'm sorry, who is it you are looking for?
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Found anything yet?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::puts the SO's Comm. Signal on Bridge Speakers::
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: I've just relayed the SO's currently live Comm to the speakers
Host Jeromia says:
@XO: Starting with the two officers who are attempting to access this building
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Starting to feel silly talking to a door.:: Speaker: My first officer.  The evidence was tachyon particles... which I am picking up here.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Great, a live broadcast...
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::smiles at his console from the FCO's witty response::
Host Speaker says:
#SO: Tachyon particles?  Hmmm, you are welcome to come and look around, but I must insist you leave your weapons at the door.
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ :: Her duty was to the ship and her crew as a whole.  Her mind goes back to the training program she had almost failed.  Regret on her face, she slowly shook her head.::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# :: Steps away:: *MO*: Commander... how do you wish me to proceed?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::hearing the SO turns to the FCO in charge::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Have you found the power source?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Negative.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Can we keep a lock on them when they go in there?
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Not with the dampening field in place.
Host Jeromia says:
@XO: That’s the problem with you Starfleet types, so unwilling to compromise ::raises his rifle:: Regardless, you are coming with us ::steps forward:: we might still have a use for you.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: I suggest they do NOT go in there
XO_Cmd_Singh says:
@ ::Almost tempted to mention they had said they would kill her if she did not help, but considers truth at this point not very wise.  Her spell in place, she watches the woman, trying once again to place her.::
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: Tell them to proceed with caution.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: I say regroup, bring them back to the ship and begin plans
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
::nods at her decisions::  FCO: Aye.  ::taps Comm. Badge::  *SO* Proceed with caution Lieutenant.
FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: I know I will regret that ::sighs::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
# Sec: Remind me later to officially shoot Captain MacPherson... :: Removes the obvious weapons, handing them to the security officer.::
SO_Lt_Silver says:
@Speaker: When you are ready.
Host Sec_Stradling says:
#::places his weapons on the floor along with the SO's:: SO: I will shoot him for you.
MO_LtCmdr_Lynch says:
FCO: Risk is part of the job ma'am.  Sometimes sacrifices have to be made.

#ACTION: The Speaker crackles some more and the door slides open

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
MO: And don't call me ma'am either!

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TIME LAPSE to next mission: Twenty Minutes