Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10602.18

Starring:

Sophia Wakeling		as	[CO] Commander Anya Jameson

Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander John Exeter

Scott Knight 		as 	[CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Stuart MacAllister
Renee Santos		as	[OPS] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Renee Santos 
David Gibson		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tobius Wuer

Martijn Lemmen		as	USS Tal-War Ship Manager

Absent:

Tal Aranovich		as	[TO] Ensign John O’Brien

Synopsis: The U.S.S. Tal-War has made it through the window created by the once technologically advanced Tkon Empire. After coming out of the window they said goodbye to their companion, the U.S.S. Nighthawk who has set course for their own destination…

As they travel through space they realise they are alone in a distant corner of Federation Space, dozens of light years away from their home sector… we join them as they are approaching their destination planet, ETA 15 minutes and counting…

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CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::at Tac1 Tacticalizing::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: At secondary station checking on sensors:: 
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is sitting in the “Big Chair™”::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::at Conn steering the ship to the chosen planet::
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CSO: Anything interesting on sensors?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::enhances the targeting scanners and reinitializes them::

ACTION: The OPS console beeps as the Tal-War comes into full sensor range... ETA is 7 minutes...

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: ETA is 7 minutes, Captain. We are now in full sensor range of the planet.
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Keep an eye out for any vessels, anything that we don't expect, which is, basically, everything
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Starts doing a planet wide sweep::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Sir, nothing interesting at the minute Sir....
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::uses the Manual targeting scanner to take a look round the planet::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: But hopefully, my assistant will have LRS online soon to detect for possible Tkon technology that will allow us to get back
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Were now in SRS range of the planet Sir...
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CSO: Keep me updated on that situation
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. ::eyes glued to readings for any indication of trouble::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: The planet shows extensive networks of mountain regions
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CSO: Anything interesting to report?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Commander, I see a faint signal being transmitted from the surface... it appears to be an encrypted data stream.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: The planet also as a low average temperature, around minus 3 degrees
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: Can you pinpoint the source of the beam? And also it's destination?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::looks up:: CTO: What the Captain said.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::pinpoints the source of the signal and narrows the tactical scans to that area::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Other than that I can't say much more, the mountains seems to contain high deposits of an indeterminate metal ore which is interfering with the sensors somewhat
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Using the sensors to home in on the signal::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::requests the usual minute adjustments to the deflector shields warranted near a planetary body thanks to intrasystem debris::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: It seems to be coming from an isolated region on the southern continent... a small valley in between mountain ridges...
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: I can't tell where it's going... the ore in the mountains are messing with the sensors again.
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks over to Exeter::  XO: Put together a small AT. I want to know what that transmission is.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: I have this feeling we'll have to send down an away team.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::starts studying the planet for the most interesting orbital paths to choose from::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Sir, if we are to beam to the surface I would suggest a landing site in an area with smaller amounts of the ore deposits
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles over at Exeter as he speaks at the same time::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: It would appear to me that the aliens may be using the dampening effect of the ore to mask there numbers
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::hearing the CSO:: CO: I also suggest we take some pattern enhancers with us in case of emergency.
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Nods at MacAllister::  CTO: Do it
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: The region the CTO has found also appears to be somewhat warmer than the planetary average, 7 degrees indicating a possible settlement
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::hands over to a duty TO and nods to Tobius to join him in the TL:: CSO: Shall we?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO/CSO: You two are with me. ::turns towards the CSO::: CSO: I want your opinion on beaming down, possible or not?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::heads over to the turbo lift::
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: Keep an open Comm link
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::steps into the TL after the CSO:: XO: Mind if I take a TAC team with us Commander?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: There’s no atmospheric interference so there should be no problems really.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Aye, aye ::enters the TL:: CSO: yeah, but it’s those metal ores, which has me worried. And we do have two runabouts onboard.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Secures the ship in standard orbit around the planet and studies scans::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: We'll beam down the three of us, tell your TAC team to prepare a runabout and follow us in the runabout.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: Yes but the ore is only blocking scans of the surface, it would be impossible to beam below the ore surface, but otherwise okay
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: Standard orbit acquired, Ma'am. Sensors aren't showing anything in the system at the moment, apart from this transmission.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: We'll beam down MacAllisters Tactical team will accompany us in a runabout. I like have multiple options of leaving a suspicious situations.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::taps his COM badge:: *TAC team 1*: Prepare a runabout and grab some pattern enhancers from the transporter room and take them to the coordinates on the planet that I'm sending now.
Host Martijn says:
<TAC Team 1> *CTO*: Understood, Sir...
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: That seems sensible.

ACTION: As the CTO's tactical team assembles in shuttle bay, the CSO, CTO and XO head towards the transporter room....

XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::exits the TL and heads for the transporter room:: CSO: Well, you learn this stuff when you’re getting tired of getting shot at, stabbed at and jumped at.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::talks back and fro with engineering via her console on navigational systems and engines status::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
XO: TAC team's on their way.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Good :: Enter the transporter room and stops at the equipment locker to get a  tricorder, phaser and a coat::
Host Martijn says:
<TR Chief>  ::nods at the XO as he sees him enter the transporter room::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: A cold climate jacket would seem a good idea ::takes equipment from the locker also::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::grabs a phaser rifle and a jacket and heads for the Pad::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;smiles as he makes himself ready and takes his place on the Transporter padd:: TR Chief: you go the co-ordinates?
Host Martijn says:
<TR Chief>  XO: I received the coordinates from the bridge and have targeted them.... whenever you are ready, Sir...
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::steps up onto the TR padd:: All: Once more into the breach...
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO/CSO; Are we ready gentlemen?
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::activates his rifle:: XO: I am now.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
TR Chief: energize.
Host Martijn says:
<TR Chief>  ::nods at the XO and activates the transporter::
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Keeps an eye on the transmission from the surface, in case there is any change::

ACTION: The XO, CSO and CTO materialise on the surface... they themselves in the middle of a small forest that has grown in between the large mountain formations... it smells quite humid even though it's only 7 degrees..... On top of that a cold wind blows through the forest.... freezing cold....

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::instantly takes a defensive position and visibly scans the area::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: Checks his tricorder and then shakes his head at the CTO:: 
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::begins to scan for any interesting, but immediately notices the wind chill::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::Lowers his rifle and moves over to the CSO:: CSO: Find anything Tobius?
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Can you start to try and de-encrypt that data stream? ::Gestures at a red coat to take the helm::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::Turns towards the CTO:: CTO: Nothing as yet Stuart, still getting interference from that dammed ore
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: I'll do my best, Captain. ::hopes Tobius made some way before he left and takes a remote peek at his recent activity on the Science console before she gets started::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO/CSO: I think we'd better keep our guard up just in case... the ore may be masking life signs.
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Feel free to grab me if you need any assistance with it
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::surprised:: CO: Thank you Captain, I'll start with standard decryption algorythms and see where it gets us.

ACTION: As OPS opens the sensor data from the CSO concerning the data stream, a small schematic is shown which display an erratic pattern that seems to hide a constant data source...

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
Self: And maybe I'll start by cleaning up this transmission a bit...
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: Looks around then puts away his tricorder and grabs his phaser setting it on high stun::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@CTO: I would tend to agree, life signs could easily be masked by the ore...
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::watches her sensors, and keeps track of the AT::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: Any idea which way we're going?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CSO: what kind of Ore is it?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::sets the computer to follow standard decryption protocols on the incoming data while she filters the stream and narrows bandwidth::

ACTION: As the AT carefully assesses the situation the runabout with the tactical team lands about 15 meters from them in a small clearing....

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@XO: I'll need to take a sample before I can be sure, but the fact its here could be the reason the aliens have returned to this dimension, I may well be valuable to them, maybe they are mining it
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::looks down as his tricorder beeps:: XO: Ah, never mind, I just located the source of the transmission, approximately half a click that way. ::points::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CSO: It might be valuable to Starfleet.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: It looks like a smoke screen is set to hide the real contents, Captain. Would you like a look at this?
Host CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Walks over to behind Santos::  OPS: Now look at that....
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@XO: Absolutely, it would seem to make sense to head towards the signal and then I'll collect an ore sample on the way.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CTO: You take point, I'll cover the rear. ::looks around:: CSO: you stay in the middle!
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: Aye Commander. ::Raises his rifle to his shoulder and sets off in the direction of the signal::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::moves into formation with the other two and continues scanning::

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
(Mission #167)
   “Double, Trouble in the Darkest Hour” (Part IV)
    
    Original Air Date: 18th February 2006
    Executive Producer Martijn Lemmen
    Copyright 2005: A Call To Duty
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