Prologue:  At last the Triton is nearing Sigma lotia II where they will collect the Federation's cut of planetary resources. An away team will be sent to the surface to meet with one of the Lotians. It should be interesting to see how far they have advanced in the past century or so shouldn't it?

Sensors are picking up some unusual signals coming from the surface and small spacecraft have been detected in orbit around a nearby asteroid. Are these ships from Sigma lotia II or is someone else spying on the planet?

The TO was confined to quarters for the duration of the trip leaving the XO without her diversion for the week although she found a way to get around the orders. I wonder if the Captain knows?

After coming aboard, Admiral Sheridan has been keeping to herself, rarely being seen around the ship. Even Captain K`Vas hasn't spoken with her since her arrival. What's up with that?

As we begin, the Captain receives a message from the Admiral to meet her in her quarters......

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in..."A Piece of Who's Action?".......Chapter Two....."Hey Mister!"......Stardate 10510.27

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OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::on the bridge making sure all systems are perfectly operative and reading the results of the latest simulation on the communication system for the away team::

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: heading down the corridor towards the admiral's quarters, cane in hand ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::On the bridge, at her station.::  FCO:  Distance to Sigma Lotia II, Lt?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::looks down at his console:: XO: Ten minutes out ma'am

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*TO* report to the bridge I have a special assignment for you

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: Should we try to collect some intelligence ma'am? Tap into their Comm. system and so on?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: Ready for yellow alert ma’am?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
*CTO*:  Understood Cmdr. I'll be there shortly.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Nods to the FCO.::  OPS:  Try to find out from sensors what kind of ships are in orbit, and if there are any communications.

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: straightens his uniform and presses the entry chime on the admiral's quarters ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
CTO:  No, Commander.  They are no threat to us right now.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: turns and straightens her hair :: CO: Come in please.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::set the computer to read and analyze passive sensor reading on the composition of the ships and they propulsion and their kind of comm. system::

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: enters and comes to attention :: VADM: Reporting as ordered admiral.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: very well.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS:  Try to determine what kind of clothing they are wearing so we can prepare ourselves for the Away Mission.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps onto the bridge and pauses before moving to Cmdr. Ray.::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: Ma'am there are no ships around the planet......but some near the asteroid....small shuttle size craft, impulse driven. 

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Welcome Commander, please make yourself comfortable. :; motions to a chair ::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CTO: Reporting as ordered Sir. ::Shows a slight Cheshire grin.::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
TO: I took the liberties to give you an emergency transport tag for your  mission

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: takes a seat in the nearest chair :: VADM: Thank you admiral, how may I be of service?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS:  Can you determine if the ships have warp capabilities from the scans?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
XO: Ma'am approaching the Sigma Lotia II what are your orders?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::His expression changes quickly.:: CTO: Sir....Next mission?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
FCO:  Take us into standard orbit around the planet, Lt.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
CTO:  Cmdr, can you determine if those spacecrafts are a threat to us?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: They have a subspace comm. system, lower frequencies but it should be easy to tap into it.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: scanning...

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: K`Vas, I am sorry that that I haven't been available to you for this past week, but I have had some business to tend to.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS:  Make it so.  See if you can find out why they are here.  Are they just watching the planet?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
XO: Aye ma'am dropping out of warp ::disengages the warp engines and fires up the impulse drive::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: No ma’am

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: Ma'am these ships seem to belong to the Lotians.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
*CO*:  Captain, we are in standard orbit around Sigma Lotia II.  Shall I prepare the away team or wait for your return?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::works the ship toward the planet at 1/2 impulse::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS:  Have they seen us?

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
VADM: No apologies needed admiral, I am sure your agenda is of the utmost importance.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::parks the ship in a standard orbit around the planet::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: I have found no weapons at this time

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: They don't have sophisticated sensors, but eventually they will spot us, visually if nothing else. I am going to start tapping now.

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Take us to yellow alert and prepare the away team.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
FCO:  Try to keep your distance from those spacecraft for now, Lt.  I'd like to just monitor their communications for a bit.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
CTO:  Take us to yellow alert, Commander.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: walks over to the desk and sits on the edge :: CO: Commander, it seems Starfleet is impressed with your latest adventures and has asked me to relay their appreciation in person. :: smiles and pauses as the Captain takes a message ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
XO: yes ma’am!

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
XO: I would recommend a higher orbit then Lieutenant.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::adjusts part of the communication system  to synchronize with the Lotians frequencies and runs the system through the computer to amplify them.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
Crew: All hands, yellow alert!

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
:: Hears the Captain over the COM and immediately moves to the second tactical station.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS/TO:  You're with me.  ::Let's get to the transporter rooms.::
CTO:  Commander, you have the bridge.
FCO:  Make it so.

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
VADM: Sir?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: wouldn't be better to collect some intelligence first?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
TO: take care of the AT.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps back from his console, nods to Cmdr. Ray and prepares to follow the XO.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS:  Commander Ray can inform us once we beam down.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::starts to increase the ships z axis and puts the ship in a high orbit::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CTO: You have my word.......

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: walks over to K`Vas and bends down kicking his cane away :: CO: Stand up Klingon!

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Heads to a turbolift, waiting for the TO and OPS to follow.::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: all right ma'am. ::follows the XO:: 

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
TO/OPS:  We'll need standard clothing to fit the era.

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
::growls and stands quickly to his feet ignoring the pain::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: this is what I meant

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: moves over to the XO’s chair::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Steps into the TL with the TO and OPS.::  OPS/TO:  According to the latest Intel reports, clothing is modern 21st century clothing.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: Ma'am clothing and communicators are ready. Do we need other standard issue?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CTO: Sir we are in a high orbit and should be out of range of the ships below.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
OPS: Clothes would be your department ?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
TO: Yes I made sure I prepared them yesterday and a secure com link had been tested as well.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: Continue a synchronous orbit.

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: stands looking down at the admiral still with a growl in his throat ::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
OPS: I have phasers at the ready as well.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
OPS/TO:  Standard phasers with the communicators that Rico prepared from before.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CTO: Aye sir

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
:: grabs him by the uniform as best she can for someone smaller :: CO: Commander, Starfleet is promoting you to Captain. :: pins on his new pip then releases him :: Congratulations Captain. :: smiles again and backs away ::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
TO/XO: Then we simply need to change I presume. ::smiles::

CO_Cmdr_K`Vas says:
:: looks down at the new pip on is uniform:: VADM: Thank you admiral, your methods are somewhat strange but thank you.

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: About time I think Captain. When you have the time we should have a proper celebration...warrior style if that's alright with you.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Nods to OPS and orders the TL to their deck quarters.::  TO/OPS:  Transporter room, 5 minutes.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: A glorious idea admiral  :: laughs a loud Klingon laugh ::

Host VADM_Sheridan says:
CO: Now get back to work. I shall join you later on the bridge.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: aye aye ma'am. ::runs into the mission ops room to change::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::slaves operations to his console and monitors the planet closely::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
VADM: Aye sir :: does a cross chest salute and performs a military turn to leave heading for the bridge picking up his cane on the way out ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Heads to her quarters, to quickly change into the appropriate clothing.  Then heads back to the TL ordering it to the transporter rooms.::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
*XO*: Ready to lower shields on your mark

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::enters the transporter room and give everybody the disguised comm. badge::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Heads into the Transport Room, waiting for the others.:: *CTO*:  I'll let you know, Commander.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::enters the turbolift and orders it to the bridge, realizing he has walked all this way with his cane in his hand not using it ::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Enters Transporter room 5, dressed and ready to go, with a handful of phasers for the group.::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
Quiroga: do you have the coordinates to beam us down?

Quiroga says:
< OPS: aye aye sir.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Lieutenant I am on my way to the bridge, status report?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Nods to the XO that he's ready.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Takes a comm. badge and phaser, stepping up to the transporter pad.::  *CO*:  We are in high orbit around Sigma Lotia II.  We are at yellow alert.  Away Team standing by to beam down to the planet, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
::steps on the transporter pad:: 

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps up and hands Polo a phaser and takes his spot.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: steps out of the turbolift onto the bridge:: XO: Proceed lieutenant, I want you to report in every 20 minutes

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
::Nods to the others on the transporter pad.::  *CO*:  Understood, Captain.  ::Sets her watch for 20 minute intervals.::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: scan the planet for dangers, I don't want to beam our team right into trouble

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Commander keep a lock on the away team at all times.  We don’t know the extent of these peoples technology

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
*CTO*:  Commander, lower shields so we can beam to the planet's surface, please.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
:;checks the phaser energy charge and gets ready to be beamed down::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
Transport Chief:  Energize.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: lowers shields::

ACTION: The away team is beamed down to the planet and materializes behind what seems to be a warehouse, out of sight of the locals

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks up and then at Polo.:: OPS: I still don't  like that.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
:;looks around then opens the tricorder and scans for life signs:: TO: it tickles.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@OPS/TO:  Let's try to keep our technology from being seen.  Try to blend in.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*XO*: We show transport was successful, good hunting.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@OPS: Easy with the devices, ::Gives him a grin as the XO speaks.::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: I have them locked on and I gave the TO an emergency transport tag.. sir

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
XO: Aye aye ma'am ::makes sure no life signs are close and then hides the tricorder::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Looks the immediate area over.:: XO: Do we have any contacts here?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
:: notices new pip on the Captain, but says nothing::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@*CO*:  Thank you, Captain.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Good thinking commander. I don't intend to lose any crewmembers or see this ship damaged again.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::goes over his console and reads the data coming in::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  We have no contacts, but we need to find out who's in charge here.  Our mission goal is to find out how advanced their technology is.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@XO: maybe this warehouse should start giving us some hints about their tech level.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: How about we have a look around? ::Motions to the street down the way.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO/OPS:  Let's head over to the warehouse and do a little snooping.  ::Grins at OPS.::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: I trust him enough to follow his job to take care of the away team. The only thing I am worried about is our XO

ACTION: A small boy bouncing a ball comes around the corner of the warehouse and runs into OPS :: OPS: Hey Mister, watch it!

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: What concerns do you have about the XO?

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Grabs the ball that bounces her way.::  Boy:  Hey little guy.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@small boy: Hey kiddo, where are you running so fast?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Turns at the sound and starts to react and realizes it's a child.::

Host Butch says:
@OPS: Who you calling kiddo? I'm almost ten, so there! :: sticks out his tongue ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: permission to speak freely sir?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Moves to cover both Sommers and Polo.::

Host Butch says:
@ :: snatches his ball from the XO :: XO: Thief!

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::walks closer to the CTO:: CTO: Granted.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Laughs.::  TO:  Easy their, Ian.  I don't think our little friend here .. hey!

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Boy:  Do you not have any manners, son?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@:: laughs:; Small boy: You are right sonny. So what are you playing at?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@:: Steps closer to Sam.:: XO: Easy your self :: Grins::

ACTION: Sensors are picking up a long range contact at the edge of their range

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Smiles at the TO and then whispers to him.::  TO:  He's just a little boy.  What can a little boy do?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::looks at his console as it beep at him:: CO: Sir we have a ship on the edge of our long range sensors

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: she acts more like a teenage girl with her pheromones going wild. Even enough to break my orders of no visitors for the TO

Host Butch says:
@OPS: Hey I ask the questions here. You're new around here?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: Perhaps nothing , perhaps more.....It's the more I have to be sure of.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO: Is the ship closing on our position?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@Small boy: and who are you to ask question paisa'?

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: friendly?

Host Butch says:
@:: grins at the XO :: OPS: She's a doll mister. She taken?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: She disobeyed an order, explain the situation.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Smiles at the young boy.::  Boy:  What's your name?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@::grins: Small boy: you got good eyes. Yes she is by that burly man there.

Host Butch says:
@ :: eyes the TO :: OPS: Aw, he ain't so tough looking.

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@XO: He has good taste.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO/CTO: Can't really tell its on the very edge of our sensor so the data is not so clear.

Host Butch says:
@XO: I'm Butch. What's yours doll? :: winks ::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: I intercepted a transmission from her and I took action and bounced it back. with a one week time delay for the TO

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: We could launch a probe toward it to increase our sensor range

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@OPS: Maybe..LT....er Sam here should talk to him.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@small boy: Oh I am sure you could take him, in 15 years, but you know the chicks, they like to play mom. 

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@::Grins at the TO and OPS, and then at the forwardness of the boy.::  Butch:  My name's Sam, Butch.  We're new to this area.  Have you noticed any new people around here lately?  You know, like us?

Host Butch says:
@ :: elbows OPS :: OPS: Yeah babes is all alike.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO:  launch the probe and take us into a Nadir orbit , so it cannot be tracked back to us

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::looks at his console then turns to the captain::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Aye sir. ::launches a probe toward the ship and moves the ship into a Nadir orbit::

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@Butch: but nothing that cannot be forgotten with a good drink and a cards game pally.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: I will expect a full report on my desk about it by tomorrow, I will take care of this personally.

Host Butch says:
@XO: Sam? That's a guy's name. You sure are a looker for a Sam. :: grins :: Lots of people around here. You lookin’ for someone?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: If that ship closes on our position take us to red alert.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
<change my XO response to Butch too >

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: yes sir.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  Well actually, it's Samantha.  And I'm looking for someone that's in charge around here?

Host Butch says:
@ :: spits a wad onto the TO's boots and scratches his behind ::

Host Butch says:
@XO: You lookin for the boss?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Starts raise a backhand at the kid and then stops.:: Butch: Your a real winner kid!

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*VADM*: Admiral we have a contact on long range sensors, I have launched a probe and taken us to a Nadir orbit

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  That would be it.  Do you know him?  ::Tries not to giggle at the TO.::

ACTION: Telemetry begins to scroll across the screen from the probe.

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@ Small boy: We need to pay him respect.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::starts to read the information from the probe as it starts to come in::

VADM Sheridan says:
*CO*: Acknowledged Captain. Keep me posted.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: Sir the probe has start to transmit information back to us

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Cleans off his boot and has a look around.::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
::brings up the data on his console and begins to read it over as well ::

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CO: The ship is about 1 million kilometers away from us and there course is bring them to the Talos System

Host Butch says:
@All: Hey, no one sees the boss...but I can getcha in for a price. :: grins ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  Pretty good hustle, kid.  What's the price?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
FCO/CTO: Keep tracking them if they take a hostile profile towards us alert me, we may have a battle comming to us.

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
FCO: report on that ship?

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
CTO: Check the ship database database to see if there is a match

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::Raises an eyebrow.:: XO: It's time for us to report in.

Host Butch says:
@All: I get a piece of whatever action you guys are getting.....say 15 percent?

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@Small boy: 15 percent? that's too much....let's say 5% pally.

Host Butch says:
@OPS: Hey mister, I run this district and I says 15.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  What makes you think we're getting something out of this?  ::Raises her hand to OPS.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Understood. Give me a minute, please.

Host Butch says:
@XO: C'mon doll, everybody wants something, even those Fed guys.

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  Fed guys?  Who are they?

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@:XO: I got, you keep up your negotiations.

Host Butch says:
@XO: Hey for a doll you ask a lot of questions. :: grunts ::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@TO:  Report in to the Captain, please.  I'll handle this.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::taps on his console and his waits on the computer::

TO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
@::  Moves off quietly and makes a report to the ship.::

XO_Lt_Sommers says:
@Butch:  It's my job.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: waits for the XO to report in::

CTO_LtCMDR_Ray says:
CO: I have found a match

OPS_Ens_Polo says:
@::whispers:: TO: while the XO is busy, maybe one of us could touch base with the triton.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: What is it commander?

Host Butch says:
@XO: Dolls don't have jobs, they're property.

FCO_LtJG_Meadows says:
::looks at the commander then at his console::

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