Cast of Characters:
XO   Cmdr. Samantha Sommers			  played by     Linda Baus
FCO LtCmdr. Mark Meadows (HM LH K’Bari)   played by     Mark Validzic
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri Randolph (CE Ia’Hom K’Loni MoBri)   
  played by     Lynda Anderson
CTO LtCmdr. Toir Jauk Naug                                  played by      Jonathan Benson
OPS Ensign Tanon Salan                                          played by     Jeremy Castro

Absent:  
CO    Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                           played by     Ted Wharton
CMO Ltjg. Latta (SS SH K’ata)                                 played by      Margaret Bowie
CSO Lieutenant Riccardo Polo (SS Sogh Krag)    played by      Enrico Toro

NPC’s:
Sera played by Pam/SM
Duty OPS played by Linda Baus

Prologue:

Some days it just doesn't pay to put your feet on the cold floor and get up. The Triton crew should have stayed in bed and snuggled under the blankets for a while longer. They got up and now faced with trying to stay alive.

So what are the Klingons up to? Was the fight the crew just went through only a test, or did T`argl have something else up his sleeve?

Where is Captain K`Vas and why can't the team or the Triton locate him? Is he being held prisoner by T`argl or was that last keg of blood wine a little too much?

The slave which we now know as Sera has been revealed as one of the bridge officers of the Galaxy Star, the cruise ship that was caught in the same set of ion storms that the Triton met. Can she lead the away team to the other passengers and get them safely off H`atoria?

Two hours have passed and the team must decide what to do now. Can they trust Sera to help or is she just a pleasant distraction?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "H`atoria".....Chapter
eight..."Are We Having Fun Yet?"....Stardate 10610.05

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Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::On the bridge.::  Duty OPS:  Is there anything in the SF database on the Galaxy Star that pulls up on records?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::On bridge standing at TAC trying to get used to the new hours.::

Tanon_Salan says:
::Sitting against a tree.::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Is lowered to the ground looking for anything suspicious.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Welcome to the Alpha shift, Commander.  What do their planetary defenses look like?  Are they still experiencing problems with their shields or have they re-established their defenses?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Scans the planet trying to figure the defenses.::  XO:  Scanning now, Sir.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::For the moment all is quiet.::

Tanon_Salan says:
::Gets up and walks to the CEO in a crouch and speaks softly.::  CEO:  Thanks for saving my neck.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS:  All in the line of duty.  You’re welcome, by the way.

Duty OPS says:
@XO:  The database shows the Galaxy Star as an older, privately owned galaxy class ship.  It appears it's been privately owned by several different people.

Tanon_Salan says:
CEO:  So what now?

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Nods to the CTO.::

Duty OPS says:
@XO:  It's been used as a casino and passenger liner, and ports out of the Arcadia Systems, Sir.  There is no passenger list, but the ship's capacity would be 200.

ACTION:  The CSO has wandered off in search of a way to use the personal transport device Sera gave him.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Scanners beep and I pull up the results.::  XO:  Defenses are still fluctuating.....shield net over the prison at half strength.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS:  For the moment we rest and then continue on.  I want to get those prisoners released and then I want go and .......::Goes silent as she sees the CSO move off.::

Tanon_Salan says:
CEO:  What the heck is he doing?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS: I don't know but I will get him.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Heads off in the direction of the wandering CSO.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  The Captain hasn't checked in, and we have not been able to get a lock on him.  Continue to search for his signature please.  If you find him, I want to speak with him.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Monitoring the Galaxy Ship.::

Host Sera says:
::Crouches beside OPS.::  OPS:  I am sorry that you are injured.  ::Rubs his arm.::  That should help.  ::Smiles.::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Catches up with the CSO.::  CSO:  Excuse me, but where do you think you are going?

Tanon_Salan says:
Sera:  Thanks, but I'll be fine.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Runs a continuous full scan looking for the Captain anywhere on planet or the Galaxy ship.::   XO:  Continuous scans, if he is there I'll find him

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Curious .. Run some scans on the Galaxy ship to see if he's on that ship.

ACTION: The CSO waves J'loni off and sits down to examine the device

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS:  For some reason or another he has decided to go there and examine something he found.

Host Sera says:
OPS:  I did not wish to harm any of you.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Sir, there isn't nothing from the ship, having hard time getting through to the planet.

ACTION:  Tanon begins to feel warm and his injuries begin to heal.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty OPS:  Cross-reference the time-frame with the SF database to find out if there are any significant events with that ship in this timeframe.

Tanon_Salan says:
Sera:  Then why did you do it?  ::Begins to feel a bit better.::

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
Sera:  I appreciate what you have done for us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  We have been having problems with the ion disturbances.  Do you think you can  modify your scanners to account for them?

Host Sera says:
OPS:  The Klingons, they promised to feed my crew if I gave them some sport. I am so sorry that you suffered.

Duty OPS says:
@XO:  Will do, Sir.  Searching now.  ::Begins to look through the SF database for answers.::

Host Sera says:
::Smiles at the CEO.::  CEO:  I am happy to help.

Tanon_Salan says:
Sera:  Where is your crew?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
Sera:  You seem to have an ability to heal by touch.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Thinks to himself.::  XO:  You know the ion disturbances might be the Klingons.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Gives him a puzzled look.::  CTO:  Commander?  Explain, please.

Host Sera says:
OPS:  All but six of us were taken to the prison on the far side of the planet. The Captain and the others were brought here, but I have not seen them for several days now. I don't know if they live or were fed to the beast.

Tanon_Salan says:
Sera:  Any guess of where those six might be?

Host Sera says:
CEO:  I am an empath, but my gift is limited.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  The scanners can scan around the ion, but Klingon warbirds, bird of prey mask with ion's cannot scan into them, if they are out there

Host Sera says:
OPS:  No, I only know of the pit and doorway to outside.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  If there are birds of prey out there, they would be emitting tachyon emissions.  Are there any tachyons being detected?

Tanon_Salan says:
CEO:  Think our sensors can pick up the ones on the other side of the planet?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS:  Distance might be out of range still.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  No sir, but you never know with them.  It was just a suggestion.

Tanon_Salan says:
CEO:  That's the nice thing about a ship.  It can go where it's needed.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Good point.  What about that scout ship that was on our sensors?  Are they still headed this way?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
FCO:  I think we have had enough of a rest, don't you?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir.  ::Checks scanners.::  About 2 hours out.

ACTION:  Animal noises can be heard close by.

HM_LH_KBari says:
CEO:  Yes, I do what we need is a plan.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Head spins at the animal noise.::  Sera:  What was that?

Host Sera says:
All:  We must go. There is a place.......::Looks worried.::  where the Klingons go to...::Stops and listens.::

Tanon_Salan says:
All:  I hope whatever it is, isn't responsible for what I fell in.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
OPS:  In all likelihood it is exactly what you sat in.  We need to move in a hurry.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Lifts her head into the air and sniffs at the air.::

Host Sera says:
::Motions the team to follow her.::

Tanon_Salan says:
CEO:  Then let’s go.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Well that B-Rel Class destroyer will have cloaking capabilities, so when it gets within weapons range, let me know.  It's a smaller ship, so shouldn't be much of a threat for us.  But I may need you to pose as Captain if they comm us.  We're supposed to all be Klingons you know.  How's your Klingon language skills?

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Urges the rest to hurry cause the smell she smells is animal and not a pleasant one at that.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Gets to his feet and follows Sera.::

Tanon_Salan says:
::Follows quickly.::

ACTION:  The forest grows thicker, with thick undergrowth making walking difficult.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Looks to the XO with a stern look.::  XO: Ship will automatically go to red alert when it approaches, Sir.  ::Mumbles to himself.::  My language skills.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty OPS:  Keep an ear to communications when that ship gets within communications range of the planet.  I want to know what they're communicating to the planet.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
::Brings up the rear with her bat'leth out as she back ups.::

Duty OPS says:
@XO:  I'll keep my ears open, Sir.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
Sera:  How soon to this place?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  It might be advisable to keep out sight, hide behind one of the moons.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Will that hinder our ability to beam the away team up if we move our position?

ACTION: The noises seem to be fading as the team walks, however the footing is treacherous and the danger increases.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Positioning us to the closest moon to the planet should still be close enough.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
ALL:  Watch your footing.  Ground is getting very bad.  Dangerous in fact.

Host Sera says:
CEO:  A few thousand meters.  I was brought here from the prison by this route.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Trudges along quietly, looking a bit annoyed.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Let's try it out.  ::Orders the Helm Officer to position the Triton to the location as directed by the CTO.::  CTO:  Once we have taken our new position, get a sensor lock on the away team.

CE_la`Hom_K`Loni_Mobri says:
ALL:  Well let’s get there crew there quickly.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Thinks to Self:  We have 2 hours to kill anyway.  What harm can it do?

ACTION: The Triton slips behind the moon and is hidden from view.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Monitors scanners to keep a lock on the away team.::  XO:  If I lose it, you'll know.

HM_LH_KBari says:
Sena:  How well guarded is the prison?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Checks the moon and sees if its gravity well will hide the ship.::  XO:  This should do it right here.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Maybe the Galaxy Star orbiting the planet will confuse their sensors.  I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Host Sera says:
FCO:  I do not know. I was moved before we could find out any information.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  That was the idea, if they did see a ship mistake the Galaxy for us.

HM_LH_KBari says:
CEO:  Wish Tanon got into that database before we had to run.

ACTION: The away teams comes to a small clearing where they can see a small building unguarded.

Tanon_Salan says:
FCO:  I wish I never came on this mission, wish in one hand, take a crap in the other, see which fills up first.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Weapons and shields are at full power, correct?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Maintaining yellow alert, Sir.  Shields down, weapons powered up, we bring too much up they will see us.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks at the OPS.::  OPS:  Ensign, control yourself.

Host Sera says:
All: There, that is where they come and go to the other side.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Frowns.::  Self:  Guess I can't have a sense of humor in a dire situation, but the CSO and CMO can have an intimate moment.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
::Looks where Sera is pointing.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
OPS:  Ensign, did you get any information out of that database.

ACTION:  Rico has wandered off again, this time no one noticed.

Tanon_Salan says:
FCO:  No.....Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Aye, any luck on locating the captain's signature yet?  I mean, you’re Klingon.  What do you think he's doing down there?  You're tactical assessment please.

HM_LH_KBari says:
OPS:  Darn, but at least you tried.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Thinks to himself, "Did you get any information out of the Klingon women you were getting frisky with?"::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
FCO:  He did try.

HM_LH_KBari says:
CEO:  I know, I'm saying at least he put effort into it.

HM_LH_KBari says:
ALL:  Just wish I know what we were walking into.

Tanon_Salan says:
FCO:  Did you get anything out of your girlfriends? ::Smiles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
Sera:  Is that a small path there that we could follow down?

Host Sera says:
::Nods.::  CEO:  Yes, but be careful.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Nothing at all Sir.  I can't give you a tactical assessment without knowing the situation, and another thing.  The captain should never have left the ship without a senior security officer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
Sera:  I understand, but can it be traversed?  And by our people?

Host Sera says:
CEO:  Of course, but the path is dangerous.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Sighs.::  CTO:  He did.  Commander Ray is now back on the ship, in sickbay, in a coma.  It didn't work out too well for him.  

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
FCO: You think we could go down that path and see if we can find out what is happening.  I am very concerned for the safety of the captain.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
Self:  I should not have allowed the Captain to go.  I should have went in his place.  This is all my fault.

ACTION: The Triton's sensors detect weapon systems coming on line on the B'rel ship.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Thinks the XO should never have let the captain leave in the first place.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Console beeps.::  XO:  Sir, the B'rel ship weapons just came online.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Hears the console beeping and nods to the CTO.::  Duty OPS:  Any communications coming from that ship?

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Have they detected us?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  Unable to tell, Sir.  Klingons always bring weapons online when approaching anything.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Yes, but they're approaching "their" planet.  Why would they do that?

Host Sera says:
::Starts down the path.::  All:  Coming?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@XO:  The other ship.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Starts down the path after Sera.::

Host Sera says:
::Hurries ahead of the away team and arrives at the doorway to the building first.::  All:  Hurry, they may come back!

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Thinks to self:  Duh.  

CEO_LtCmdr_Randolph1 says:
::Follows Sera and finds that the path is difficult.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@CTO:  Of course ..

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::Thinks to self, we are doomed.::

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