Star Trek: A Call To Duty

Arcadia Station 
 SB-101
 SD 10701.29

Starring:

Mike Johnson		as 	[CO] Captain John E. Bodine

Einar Sigurdsson		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Rome

Kyle W			as   	[FCO] Lieutenant Ryushi

Bryce Miller		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Commander Kurtis Jackson Burton

Gina Hembrook		as	[CTO] Ensign Brianna Murphy

Anna Menser		as	[CSO] Ensign Adah Jeq

Nicholas Moline		as	[CIV] Captain Victor Scott Regnum

NPC’s

Julie Léger		as	[EO] Lieutenant Karri Spanner

Theresa Wilson		as	[CMO] Lieutenant Commander Trillian Zeller

Absent:

Amy Bennett		as	[CEO] Commander Zoe Rohinn

Jean-Pierre		as	[TO] Ensign Jorn Thalataar

John Harness		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Junior grade Darna Hei Ran

Summary: 18 hours have passed since USS Cygnus detected a subspace beacon from the Metron representative Sinjin Gadyn, as well as the cataclysmic destruction of a nearby star, possibly at the hands of Gadyn himself...

...the Cygnus, crewed by the dedicated officers from Arcadia Station, now boldly enter into a circumstance and an area of space, the Delta Triangle, they know little about.

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-"Circadian Rhythms", part VI-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

CTO Ens Murphy 
::In the torpedo bay, changing fuses and working on guidance systems::

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
::Sitting at the OPS console::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::sits in the center chair, now finally able to walk unsupported from place to place:: *All*: Report.

EO Lt Spanner 
:: heads back to the computer core ::

<Duty_TAC> XO: No contacts Sir, ship reports all stations secure, guards still in place as ordered.

CSO Ens Jeq 
::at Science I, trying not to be distracted by Steven's message::

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::walks onto the bridge to hear the command for reports::  XO:  All quiet in medical, Sir.  If I get my wish, it'll stay that way.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::waits for the rest of the staff to report in::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::in the athletic deck, playing a rousing game of racquetball with the wall across the room, and working up a sweat::

ACTION: The Cygnus has passed through the outer boundary of the Delta Triangle. Space appears normal, but long range sensors become very distorted, almost to the point of uselessness. However, the ship's advanced sensors can manage about 70% short range capability.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
ACMO: We'll try to keep things quiet down there for you doc, and thanks for the assistance. ::points to his legs:: Feeling chipper today.

CO Capt Bodine 
::emerges from the ready room::

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: So we're finally in this thing.

EO Lt Spanner 
:: mumbles to herself about Stricker messing around in here after she told him not to ::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::stands up:: CO: Captain.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::takes his own seat::

EO Lt Spanner 
:: scans both the computer core and that of the sub core to make sure everything is alright ::

CO Capt Bodine 
::smiles:: XO: Nice to see you up and about Commander? How's it feel?

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::taps his commbadge::*FCO*: Mr. Ryushi, I need you up here. We could use your expertise right now.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::crosses her arms and watches the view screen.  Smiles amiably at the XO:: XO:  That's what I like to hear.  ::looks back at the view screen::  So placid looking out there.  Oh, I finished looking at Sinjin's file.

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
XO: Sir we are being hailed by Gadyn again.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::turns to him smiling:: CO: Feels wonderful, all thanks to the doc here.

CO Capt Bodine 
::moves to the circle still standing:: OPS: Put him on.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::gives a nod to both the XO and CO to acknowledge Rome’s compliment.

CO Capt Bodine 
::turns to face the main screen not even sure if there will be a picture::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::catches the ball and stands up straight, tapping his commbadge:: *XO*: On my way.  ::tosses the ball into the receptacle and sets the racquet down on the table on his way out the door::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::crosses his arms::

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
::Opens the channel::

<Duty_TAC> ::Continues to monitor SRS and internal sensors to keep an eye on things as best he can::

Sinjin Gadyn 
$COM: Cygnus: ::audio only:: CO: Captain Bodine...you need some direction, lest you encounter the remnants of that dead star...

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::jumps into a TL:: TL: Deck three, crew quarters.  ::arrives at his quarters, steps into the sonic shower for five seconds, then quickly dresses and heads out the door::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
TL: Bridge.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::is glad Gadyn seems to be more helpful and not cryptic like Leyla was::

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Continues replacing torpedo fuses::

CO Capt Bodine 
COM: Gadyn: You are so kind to offer? What's this invaluable information going to cost?

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Jeq, try mapping these disturbances.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: Sure.

EO Lt Spanner 
:; finishes the readings on the core :: Leyla:  Are you still there?

CO Capt Bodine 
::hopes Burton is attempting to trace the communications Signal::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::arrives on the bridge just in time to hear the flight console beep, and takes his seat, bringing up the coordinates that were just uploaded::

Sinjin Gadyn 
$COM: Cygnus: CO: Nothing captain... ::coughs heavily, sounding almost sickly, then gives off a weak hiss:: I am to help you...so that perhaps you can help me...and a few billion others as well.

EO Lt Spanner 
:; doesn't get a response from the AI and wonders if she turned herself off ::

CO Capt Bodine 
COM: Gadyn: Indeed, you are to help us? And you are following orders, how would you suggest we proceed then?

EO Lt Spanner 
Self:  Still getting readings from it though. Hmmmmm.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: By-the-way... we're not close enough to map anything.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::whispers quietly to the Executive Officer:: XO:  Notice his coughing...I believe from the bio reports that he may be telling the truth...needing help.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::looks up at Doctor Trillian:: ACMO: Good observation, doctor.

Sinjin Gadyn 
$COM: Cygnus: CO: Confer with your pilot, or continue with your course and learn the hard way. Your decision, human...

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Thank you Jeq, please let me know when we have something. ::nods to her::

EO Lt Spanner 
:: shakes her head and heads back to main engineering to look over the rest of the work being done. ::

CO Capt Bodine 
COM: Gadyn: Very well is there anything else?

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
CO: Sir, the transmission has ended.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::taps his commbadge::*EO*: Spanner, we're going into an area of space which might be filled with radiation and unknown particles, a star just went nova. I trust things are fine down in Engineering?

EO Lt Spanner 
*XO*: 5 by 5 Commander. For the time being.

CO Capt Bodine 
ALL: What do you think?

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*EO*: Thank you, let's hope it stays that way. ::lets humor creep into his voice::

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: Harmful radiation ahead. Dunno how much ahead, but it's there.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::continues to leave her voice low:: XO: Sinjin's DNA was altered.  It was supposed to go differently than it turned out, but...he has begun to age prematurely.  It would definitely be difficult on his body.  That may be what Sinjin is talking about.

EO Lt Spanner 
*XO*: As long as you keep that....Specialist....out of here, Sir. :; smiles ::

<Duty_TAC> CO: Recommend we raise the shields, Sir.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::nods:: ACMO: Okay, I see you've already prepared all the data, let's make sure we're prepared for him.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*EO*: I'll do my best. Rome out.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::looks at Bodine expectantly after hearing Jeq's report::  CO: Captain, would you like those radiation vaccines started now?

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: Subspace is distorted ahead of us as well. Chroniton particles and the like.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: From the star that went nova.

CO Capt Bodine 
TAC: Could help with the radiation. Condition Yellow.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Do we need to divert course?

<Duty_TAC> CO: Aye Sir, Condition Yellow. ::raises shields and energizes defense grid::

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<YELLOW ALERT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: Is there something you would like to share? Why did he suggest I confer in you Lieutenant? Coincidence?

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: Sir, Mr. Gadyn sent coordinates via comlink into my console.  Perhaps we should follow them?

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::looks back at Rome::  XO: Yes, I have pulled certain files and medicines which might be needed.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
ACMO: Good work, doctor.

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO/CSO: Does the course appear safe?

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO/XO: Divert course. 

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO/XO: Subspace is messed up. No telling what could happen.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::nods:: CSO: Thank you, please see if we can map all disturbances for further star chart updates.

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Continues replacing torpedo fuses::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: We may have to adjust course a few times, but I believe we can do it.
CSO: Your opinion, ensign?

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: We CAN'T map anything unless we're right on top of it. Sorry.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Already gave it.

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: Is there a destination or just a course?

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: We have a warp capable class 10 probe right?

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::looks up at Tac and sees the replacement officer, then opens a channel to Ensign Murphy:: *CTO*: Ensign Murphy, I would like you to take over here. We might be going into an area hostile to the ship.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: Simply a course leading to the given coordinates, sir.  ::pushes some buttons to display the star map on the viewscreen::

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::walks over to Jeq::  CSO:  Any more data on the concentration and type of radiation.  I'd need a little more information to know if it warranted suggesting vaccinating.

CTO Ens Murphy 
*XO*: I'm a bit busy, Commander, replacing weapons fuses... is it urgent?

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*CTO*: Have one of your officers do it Ensign, I want the best person on the job up here.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Um, no. Who has a warp 10 probe?

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::the screen displays a large black expanse with the course running straight into it:: CO: The space is, of course, uncharted, sir.

CTO Ens Murphy 
*XO*: There is some ordnance in Gamma bay that only I'm allowed to work on, Sir. The Captain knows what I'm talking about.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: We WISH we did. All I can give you is a Class IX. And why would we want to use one?

CO Capt Bodine 
ACMO: Once you get that information from Science you can begin vaccinations. Thank you for your diligence.

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: A lantern to light the path.

CSO Ens Jeq 
ACMO: We should avoid it if the Vulcan flies right... but I'll send you any info I have on it.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*CTO*: Alright Ensign, finish that up, we better keep that delegated to only you. Then report back up here. Rome out.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Even if we launched a probe, sir, we wouldn't receive the information.

CTO Ens Murphy 
*XO*: I'll be up as soon as these fuses and guidance systems are updated, Commander. Murphy out.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::looks back over to Bodine:: CO:  Yessir.  ::turns back to Jeq::  CSO:  I have every faith in our Flight Officer, Ms Jeq, from my observations, so I am hoping it won't be necessary.  Those vaccinations don't come without a danger.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CO: Recommend dropping to a lower warp, and let Ensign Jeq and Mr. Ryushi navigate this area accordingly.

CO Capt Bodine 
XO: That's acceptable. Proceed

<Computer> *Bridge*: Warning! Radiation levels approaching critical. Lethal exposure in 30 minutes.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO/FCO: You heard. Work together, Mr. Ryushi. Drop to a safe speed and work with Jeq to avoid all disturbances and radiation.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: That would be your cue to move the ship.

CSO Ens Jeq 
Self: Good thing this ship is maneuverable...

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO: Enough, ensign.  Focus on your job and I'll focus on mine.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
OPS: Mr. Burton, any way to insulate us further? ::turns to the Captain::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CO: Seems we're deep in the radiation now sir.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::takes the ship down to warp three and starts enhancing the accuracy of the navigational deflector and sensors::

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::hits her commbadge as soon as she hears the warning::  *MO_Canary*: Call in every nurse we have and start inoculations immediately!   20 cc’s of hyronalyn.  Stat!  Send a tray to the bridge.

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: The FCO does not take orders from you. Please sync the data, do you require more work? I still need that report I asked for a few days ago you know.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Oooh... Vulcan getting annoyed? 

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::grins::

ACTION: Distortions in the surrounding space begin to reveal strange large objects around the Cygnus...all phasing in and out of the space-time continuum.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Jeq that's enough. ::stands up slowly and walks over to stand between them, keeping an eye on their work::

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
XO: We could reroute any excess power to the shields but I believe the effects would only be minimal.

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: You could tell us what those objects are that would be swell..

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::shakes his head slightly, ignoring the insubordinate remark::

<Duty_TAC> XO: Sir, perhaps the metaphasic shields that protect ships near stars would help to mitigate the radiation somewhat better?

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: I would gladly do so, sir, but they're phasing out of time and space. 

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Alright, move the ship to the coordinate I send you and whatever we come across prepare to move the ship as quickly as you can. 

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::turns to the TAC officer:: Duty_TAC: Those need to be installed, takes too much time. But contact Engineering and see what can be done.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::walks over to the flight officer, wishing Jeq had cued her into the immediacy of the radiation instead of aggravating the FCO::  FCO: What chance do you think we can miss that radiation?

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO: Here's a better idea.  Keep your sensors peeled along my course and notify me of any obstacles.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Of course, I could guess that whatever we find will be old ships. This IS a battleship dead zone.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CO: Sir, Mr. Burton suggest adding emergency power to shields, should help a bit with the radiation.

<Duty_TAC> XO: Aye Sir. *EO*: Lt. Spanner, how fast could we rig up some metaphasic shields? The radiation is getting a bit fierce up here.

CO Capt Bodine 
OPS: Is that needed, is there a problem with shields? We might need the power later is there a threat to speak of?

CSO Ens Jeq 
::has never heard a Vulcan use contractions before and laughs::

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Right, whatever. That thing above us is a 90 year old Klingon battle cruiser.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::not looking up from his console, entirely focused on keeping thing course accurately:: ACMO: It will be difficult no matter how we try it.  See, in space, radiation exists as a sort of loose collection of highly concentrated "cells" if you will... we just have to try and avoid the larger ones.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::rubs the back of his neck::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::doesn't like radiation any more::

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
CO: Sir the shields are currently operating at full strength but are straining against the radiation they will not last.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
FCO:  Then that gives me my answer.  ::takes a hypo off the tray that the nurse has brought in::  If you would then I'll need to vaccinate you.  ::presses the hypo to his neck and then moves off to OPS::

CO Capt Bodine 
::sighs:: OPS: Alright commander, use what you need.

<Computer> *Bridge*: Warning! Radiation levels approaching critical. Lethal exposure in 20 minutes.

EO Lt Spanner 
*Duty Tac*:  It would take a couple of minutes, but I would suggest caution.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Avoiding the cells, right? 

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
OPS: If you will hold still please.  ::gives the operations officer a full dose of radiation vaccine and then takes one herself and moves over to the Captain::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::his hands tense as the doctor injects the hypospray... wishes doctors would warn people before they do that::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO: Thus far, yes.

<Duty_TAC> *EO*: We have a radiation warning up here, Lt, 20 minutes to lethal exposure. What would you suggest?

ACTION: The old Klingon D7 battlecruiser the CSO detected is powering up its weapon system, and strengthening its shields. It slows to get directly behind Cygnus.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Just so you're on track.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
CO:  Captain...sorry to interrupt, but this is necessary.  ::without waiting she gives the Captain his dose::

CO Capt Bodine 
TAC/CSO: Report.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::his sensors beep:: XO: It would appear we have a slight problem, Commander...

CSO Ens Jeq 
Aloud: And it's... powering up?! FCO: Evasive maneuvers, Vulcan! 

XO LtCmdr Rome 
FCO: Go on.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: The cruiser is going to shoot!

XO LtCmdr Rome 
FCO: Evasive maneuvers.

EO Lt Spanner 
*Duty Tac*:  I suggest that radiation vaccines are administered.  Metaphasic shielding isn't exactly used for protection from this kind of radiation.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
XO: That ninety-year-old cruiser is... chasing us.

<Duty_TAC> CO: D-7 astern Sir, powering weapons and strengthening shields!

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::initiates evasive maneuvers and increases speed to warp 4.5::

CO Capt Bodine 
TAC: Red Alert. OPS: All Senior Officer's to battle stations.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
XO:  You're next.  ::steps over to Rome and first holds up the hypo, then presses it to his neck::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::nods to the doc::

CO Capt Bodine 
TAC: A d-7 is no threat to it is it?

ACTION: The D7 fires wildly at the Cygnus with disruptors. It hits only once.

<Duty_TAC> CO: Aye Sir, it's an older one though, it dates from Captain Kirk's time. ::Goes to Condition Red::

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RED ALERT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::grabs another hypo and moves quickly over to Jeq::  CSO: And you're next.  Just tilt your head slightly...

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::braces against the console as the ship shudders slightly::

CO Capt Bodine 
ACMO: Finish us up ::presents arm:: And take a seat please.

<Duty_TAC> CO: One hit, no damage past the shields.

<Duty_TAC> CO: Return fire Sir? It will still have photon torpedoes.

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: Go to Impulse turn about.

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
XO: Shields at sixty two percent sir.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::nods::

<Duty_TAC> CO: Shields at 62% Captain.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::looks around the bridge to see whom else is left, injects the CSO and moves over to the Duty Tactical and injects him::   CO:  Yessir, as fast as I can manage.  ::her tail has begun to wave more anxiously as the countdown gets closer::

EO Lt Spanner 
:: standing at the pool table in engineering, monitoring ::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::feels weak and walks back to this chair and sits down:: CO: We need to get out of here.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::decides to get flashy... pitches the ship downward, cuts warp power, drops to impulse, flips the ship over, and pulls around directly behind the D7 Cruiser::

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Enters the Bridge and takes over Tactical::

CO Capt Bodine 
TAC: Target their Shields and tactical systems. Acquire ....

EO Lt Spanner 
*XO*:  Metaphasic shields are up Sir.  It should give you about 10 extra minutes.

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: When you have a firm with photons fire.

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Targeting is manual-only Sir, as I explained in my report, scanners and lock-ons are inoperative in this stuff.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*EO*: Good work!

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
Self: That should do it...  Nurse:  That will be all....  ::almost loses her balance as the Cygnus veers and then drops. Grabs an edge of the console::  ...get to sickbay as quickly as possible and see if you're needed anywhere else.

EO Lt Spanner 
*XO*:  But, Commander, if we get hit, the metaphasic shields won't help.  You know that.

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: Right FCO: Line us up.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CTO: Yeah, Phaser Girl... need to work on getting rid of that Cruiser for us.

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Brings Pulse Cannons and Photon Torpedoes online and prepares her new Zulu firing pattern::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: Done.  Accelerating to match their speed.

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: When you have a good shot take it. Try not to destroy them.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
*EO*: Who taught who? ::grins to himself:: Thanks Karri.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::moves to the circle and sits on the edge, watching for any odd reactions to the vaccine::

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Theoretically, they could already be destroyed.

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: I'll do my best, Captain.

EO Lt Spanner 
*XO*:  Anytime Sir.  :: smiles ::

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
*MO Canary*:  How are the vaccinations going?  Have all decks reported in as being finished?

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: It is phasing in and out of the space-time continuum... in a different dimension it could be space dust...

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: You saying our weapons will not be effective, because they sure seemed real enough?

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Waits for the ship to come around facing the D-7 and fires a full burst from the Pulse Cannons, trying to rake it across the cruiser to weaken it's shields and then fires a bracketed Zulu spread of photon torpedoes set with proximity fuses to put damage across the ship::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO/CTO/CO: We should be careful shooting at it... an ill-timed shot could punch hole in the space-time continuum, I believe, right Ensign Jeq?

<MO Canary>  ::in her higher pitched voice, sounding worried::  ACMO: All decks except Cargo Bay 1 report finished.  I've sent an extra nurse there to help.

ACTION: Cygnus fires, but the shots miss by less than a dozen meters overall. The Klingons fire their own torpedo, also missing, and then the D7 vanishes, leaving no trace of it behind...

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Not more than it already has, I'm sure...

CSO Ens Jeq 
ALL: Oh, look... it phased out again.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::sits, keeping his eyes on the screen::

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: I didn't know you where a Subspace Physicist, Lieutenant.

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: State your contacts.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Frankly, I'm sure that punching and hole in Subspace would be a very interesting endeavor...

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: interesting, the proximity fuses didn't engage... looks like we do it the hard way from now on.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::blinks and leans forward as the Klingon ship vanishes, wondering if it cloaked or phased out and not knowing which she hopes::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: Subspace Physics is required to obtain a warp-speed certification, sir.  I believe it is also required of all Starfleet cadets, now.

<Computer> *Bridge*: Warning! Radiation levels approaching critical. Lethal exposure in 25 minutes.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO/FCO: How are we doing with the course plotting?

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: Really? That's great they’re raising the bar. Set us back on our original heading please.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::looks up as the computer gives its warning and then feels a bit silly, since the computer voice is only coming out of a speaker::

CO Capt Bodine 
OPS: Return us to Yellow alert.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
XO: I believe the human expression is "steady as she goes", sir.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: We're still alive, aren't we?

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CO: Resetting headings.

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::smiles at them both::

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
CO: Aye sir.

ACTION: Subspace distorts heavily a distance in front of the ship. This time however...

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: Final analysis, what was that Ensign?

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Yellow Alert, Aye Sir. ::Takes weapons off-line::

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<YELLOW ALERT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO: Interesting endeavour?  What do you mean by that?

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: It would be fun.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
CO/XO: Sirs, approximately ninety two percent of the vaccinations have been completed.  Only Cargo Bay One is left.

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Watch this distortion that just came up. 

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Dominion Battleship with two fighters Captain! Dead ahead, and one fighter on a collision course!

XO LtCmdr Rome 
::looks up....wondering how this can get any worse::

CO Capt Bodine 
CSO: While I share your enthusiasm for scientific discovery, we are in fact here to protect subspace, not blow big holes in it Ensign.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Um, DUH, sir.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
Self:  Okay, this is not looking good...  ::growls under her breath as she watches the viewscreen::

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Brings weapons back online:: CO: Engage Captain?

FCO Lt Ryushi 
CSO: Fun is not the word I would use.
CO/XO: Two Dominion fighters dead ahead, sirs.  The first is on a collision course.  ::begins adjusting course to avoid the collision::

CSO Ens Jeq 
ALL: Oh, this is interesting... Never saw a Dominion ship in action...

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Interesting is not how I would describe it. ::stands up to get a better view of the Bridge consoles::

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO: Evasive Maneuvers, adjust course. Stay at warp this time increase to warp 5.

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
Self:  Where the freaking heck are these ships coming from?

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: Red Alert. Aft torpedoes online.

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RED ALERT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO Ens Jeq 
ALL: Everyone is so wound up on this ship!

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Engage Captain?

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Weapons ready.

CO Capt Bodine 
OPS: Extra power to aft shielding. We are running it this time.

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::says nothing, initiating evasive maneuvers and increasing speed::

ACMO LtCmdr Trillian 
::sinks her claws into the arms of the chair she's in preparing to be rocked by fire::

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: Negative not yet. Ready aft launchers only.

EO Lt Spanner 
:: mumbling under her breath and looking at the ceiling :: Self:  Who the hell is running this ride?

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: Right into a radiation blob? 

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Aye Sir. Aft launcher ready.

ACTION: The battleship fires heavy polaron pulses at Cygnus, three volleys striking the ship hard, though the FCO barely manages to dodge the suicidal Jem'Hadar fighter.

CSO Ens Jeq 
::wishes that their sensors were better... or rather, she wishes that the subspace wasn't so thick::

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::resists the urge to swear loudly, correcting course and bringing the Cygnus around for a return fire, should the CO want one::

CTO Ens Murphy 
CO: Engage Sir?

CO Capt Bodine 
CTO: Aft launchers, shoot it full spread, best you can do .. fire ..

OPS LtCmdr Burton 
XO: Sir we are being hailed by Gadyn again.

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Sets launcher for two-shot spread and torpedoes fused for impact:: CO: Aye Captain. ::fires the spread::

CSO Ens Jeq 
FCO: Maybe now would be a time for a subspace hole...

FCO Lt Ryushi 
::tries to give the CTO the best possible angle on the weapons::

CTO Ens Murphy 
::Tries to engage the fighters with phasers on manual to take out the suicide threat::

CO Capt Bodine 
FCO/XO: Think we can outrun them or do we need to turn and engage?

EO Lt Spanner 
:: checks the radiation levels in engineering ::

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CO: I say we run, they will probably phase out also...the sooner we're out of this area, the better.

CSO Ens Jeq 
CO: If you want my opinion, which you don't, but I'm giving it anyway... we should shoot the hell out of them. If we run, we'll run right into a radiation blob.

CO Capt Bodine 
::nods:: XO: That is my view as well.

Sinjin Gadyn 
$::audio only, his signal is marred with minor static:: COM: Cygnus: CO: Captain, I extended my hand to you, and you ignored it. I must say, it 'tis a pity we will not have the chance to save our respective empires from themselves. May whatever god or gods your believe in, bless you well in the afterlife...

XO LtCmdr Rome 
CSO: Then it's up to you to plot a safe course.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: The faster we go, the harder it is for me to see.

CSO Ens Jeq 
XO: I can only see one light-year ahead.

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 29th January 2007
    Executive Producer: D.L. Eubena
    Copyright 2007: A Call To Duty
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