Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10603.04

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

Summary: The Tal-War remains in orbit of their target planet while an AT composed of the CSO, CTO and XO are on the surface exploring a relative warm valley in the middle of numerous rock formations...

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CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::leading the group toward the source of the signal::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Is looking through what Santos has found again::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::walks along just behind the CTO::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO/CSO: Signal gets stronger over here.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Let’s run the signal through the computer. It might make more sense.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@Tac Team: Stay on you toes... we don't know what to expect.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
COM: XO: As soon as you find anything, let me know
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::continues to check for life-signs as he doesn't want them to run into an ambush, but interference from the mountain ore continues to diminish scan range::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
COM: CO: Aye-aye, ma'am :: looking rather agitated around him::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: Aye, Captain. ::Whatever that means, she runs the cleaned up signal through a new combination of algorythms::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@CTO: Just a minute Stuart
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::signals the Tac team to stop and stops himself:: CSO: What have you got?
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Nods at Santos::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@CTO: I want to get a sample of the mountain ore, maybe help us improve sensor range if I know what it is
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Quietly taps her fingers on the edge of the console::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Thinks it would be easier from a straight Ops or even Science access, but there's no way the helm can be left unattended unless the ship is safely docked, of course::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@CSO: Right, watch your step. ::signals the TT to take up defensive positions::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::walks over to what appears on scans that shows high interference, maybe due to high ore deposits and aims his phaser to cut into the rock::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Gestures at an ensign at a science console::  Redshirt: Take over the Helm from Lt. Santos
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Santos, use the science console to analyse that signal. I want as much information about it, as soon as possible

ACTION: The CSO's tricorder bleeps for attention....

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Transfers her screen and moves over to the Science console:: CO: I should make better progress from there.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::notes his tricorder  suddenly bleeping, fears it could be trouble::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::picks up the rock sample cut and turns his full attention to what tricorder sensors are picking up::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Moves back to the 'Big Chair'™, and continues to tap her fingers::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: Takes a seat and looks around, deciding a nap would be great:: CTO/CSO: If something happens signal it to the ship
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::Notices the XO drifting off to sleep:: XO: Aye aye Dyl... err Commander.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@ XO/CTO: It would appear there are multiple tunnels cut in just below the surface of the rock face up ahead, can't determine if they are natural or man-made
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@CSO: Lets take a look then. ::motions the TT to stay put::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: I wonder if it is a transmission or a guiding signal asking for the proper answer, Captain. If it was encrypted, we would have an idea by now. And it doesn't make much sense to leave an encrypted communication running forever unattended.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Do we have any idea where it was being sent? If it even had a destination?
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: It could be detected by anyone in the sector, Captain. And I don't even know the headers from the body at this point.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@ XO/CTO: They would appear to subterranean corridors and whether or not they are man-made I would guess there being used by our enemy
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@ XO/CTO: Unfortunately I detect no openings from the surface
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
Self: Why would someone just leave a transmission running? And what about the power source which keeps the message going?  I wish we had more answers
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: gets up muttering about never a days rest:: CTO: We got a probe or something?
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Try and work out what that signal is. It's your priority at present
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@XO: I suggest the CSO and I take half the security team and check out the tunnels sir, we haven't got anything with us to clear them by remote.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Renee's console beeps and some data starts scrolling:: CO: Forget what I said, Captain. The message seems to contain biogenetic data, but the encryption level forbids me any detailed access yet.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@ CTO: We may have to cut our way in, it seems unlikely the transporters will beam through the interference given out by the ore...
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@CTO/CSO: We first contact the ship then we'll send you to your doo.......destinations, lieutenants
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@ XO/ CTO: I'd like to get this sample beamed back to the ship for analysis, it may help us in the long run with interference problems
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Biogenetic? ::raises her eyebrows::  OPS: And this information has just been left out for anyone to see?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@COM: CO: We found some kind of underground tunnel system and I have two eager lieutenant JG's itching to go, advise on how to proceed.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CO: Well, not exactly for anyone, Captain. All I could do was establish a relation with patterns from the medical and scientific databanks.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@XO: And the ore sample Sir....  ::not really wanting to interrupt, but it is important::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@:: Nods to the CSO::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
COM: XO: I want you back up here. You can analyse what you have on board, and also assist Santos in her discovery
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
@::Overhears the COM:: XO: We're bugging out?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@COM: CO: And the rest of the away team?
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
@::on hearing the CO's remarks, turns to look at MacAllister and shrugs::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks over at Renee, and smiles as she sees her working::

ACTION: On the CO's command the AT is being reassembled and transported back to the ship... the tactical remains on the surface to secure the valley for later use....

CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
*XO*: I want the AT on the bridge ASAP to analyse your materials
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::appears in the transporter room:: XO: I guess that means they're staying.
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Goes on analyzing fragments in the hope of finding more patterns::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO/CTO: head for the bridge, gentlemen.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
XO: It would be of more use if I took this straight to the lab ::holds out the ore sample:: Sir?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Exits the Transporter room and heads for the bridge:: *CO*: on me way, ma'am.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: orders are orders, I can't countermand the CO on this ship, lieutenant.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::follows the XO and CSO as they head toward the TL::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
*CO*:  Captain, I've brought a sample of the ore that was causing sensor interference, but I can't analyse it on the bridge Sir.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::cringes a little at the CSO arguing with a direct order::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Hears Tobius and can't help but smile. When he's found something, he's like a dog with a bone::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
*CSO*: Report to the bridge. The analysis will wait a few minutes
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
*CO*: Aye Sir.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::grins as he exits the TL:: CSO: Told you so.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::shrugs as he too steps out of the TL::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::smiles at Tobius and moves over to Science 2::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::heads out of the TL:: XO: You have to try... ::smile back::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Stands from her chair as she sees the officers enter, and moves so that her back is to the view screen::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::walks over to Science 1 and hands the ore sample to the officer OPS relieved at Science Two:: Science Officer: Get that down to lab for analysis ASAP ensign
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: Everyone's attention please
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::stands to attention:: Self: Oh, I forgot those.
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::turns his attention to the captain as the science ensign leaves the bridge headed for the science lab::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::sneaks behind his console and stands to attention::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks around, checking that they are all looking at her::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::stands at attention, surprised::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: I have a few announcements to make
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::feels like pointing at the CSO and saying "He did it"::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CSO:  Lt Wuer,  Stand forward
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::his full attention is now grabbed by the Captain, and he quickly heads towards her::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CSO: For your excellent work, I would like to offer you a promotion to full Lt.  Do you accept?
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: I wouldn't, it will only make your life harder :;smiles::
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::is somewhat shocked and turns to smile at the XO and then back to the CO:: CO: It would be my pleasure to continue to serve this crew as Lt. Sir  ::stands hard to attention::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Takes hold of the appropriate pip, and places it on Wuer's collar, drawing the traditional blood::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Smiles at him::  CSO: Congratulations Lt
CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CO: Thank you Captain
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks around at the others::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Well done Tobius.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Lt Santos, Stand forward
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::even more surprised, steps away from Science 2 and towards the CO::
CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::walks back over to his console:: CTO: Thanks Stuart, that’s Sir now ::smiles::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:;smiles at the CSO:: CTO: You'll have to wait another few months for yours, Stuart  :: Grins::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
OPS: Lt Santos, I would like to award you a commendation for Excellent Service.  Congratulations ::Smiles at Renee::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::smiles back:: CO: I'm honoured, Captain.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Looks around the group again::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::narrows his eyes a little still with a smile on his face:: XO: I'd be happy if she just refrained from shooting me out of a torpedo tube. ::grins::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: Lt MacAllister, Stand Forward
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Looks like you got your wish ::smiles::
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::beaming smile to Tobius as she joins him again::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
Self: Damn. ::steps out from behind his console and marches up to the CO, halting in front of her with military precision::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Raises her eyebrows slightly at the over formality::  CTO: For your excellent work, I would like to offer you a promotion to full Lt.  Do you accept?
CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::smiles back to Renee:: OPS: Congratulations.
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Like I told the CSO, more work if you accept. ::grins::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::smiles:: CO: I certainly do Cap'n.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
::Places the pip, this time a little harder than with Wuer::
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: I didn't see you giving Renee that ::cringes:: warning.
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
CTO: You might need some soda water to get out that blood Lt...
OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::whispers:: CSO: So it's Sir again... until next time! ::winks::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: Cmdr Exeter, Stand forward
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CO: Thank you Cap'n.
CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::heads back to Tac 1::
CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: I'm always Tobius to you ::smiles::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::raises an eyebrow and steps forward:: CO: aye-aye, ma’am.
CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
CTO: Level again then Stuart ::grins:: Congratulations
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: Cmdr Exeter, For the injuries you have incurred through the last few missions, I'd like to award you a Purple Heart.  ::Grins at him::
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Thank you, ma'am, I didn’t have this one yet. ::smiles::
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
XO: I had noticed looking at your history
XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CO: Yeah, well you can't say I didn't try, ma'am
CO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
ALL: Now we've had that little bit of frivolity, back to work.  We have a mystery to work out, and some bad guys to neuter

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
(Mission #168)
   “Double Trouble in the Darkest Hour”
    
    Original Air Date: 4th March 2006
    Executive Producer Martijn Lemmen
    Copyright 2005: A Call To Duty
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