Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10207.15

Starring:

Conrad Tulk 		as 	[CO] Captain John Winters

Martijn Lemmen 	as	[XO] Commander Brian Black

Jon Benson		as	[CIV] Ensign Jon Benson
Neil Cole 		as 	[TO] Ensign Zefram DuPont
Greg Diduszko		as	[SO] Ensign K’Nargh
Chris Esterhuyse 	as 	[CMO] Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Kurt Goring		as	[CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Soriq Ahkileez
Ruth Holbrook 		as 	[CNS] Ensign Doran Tr’Loris
Adam Morecroft		as	[FCO] Ensign Kalen Croft
Kevin Norton		as	[MO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jau Hixxan
Aoibhe O’ Sullivan 	as 	[CSO] Ensign Naimh Danann
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[OPS] Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Exeter
Peter Saunders 		as 	[CEO] Lieutenant Aun’To Mesme
Gina Toye 		as 	[EO] Ensign Karla Leasha

Nick Beckwith		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Special Guest Starring:

Matt Thomason		as	[CO] Captain John Winters

Guest Starring:

Nick Beckwith		as	[AMB] Ambassador Taq’fan, Ritanai Commander
Eldad Ben Tovim	as	[NPC] Commander Dref

Host SM_Nick says:
"Enter The Arena, Part 9"

Host SM_Nick says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Croft says:
::trots down the corridor, focussing himself::

TO_DuPont says:
::Standing at the tactical console::

EO_Leasha says:
::On the bridge at the ENG consol::

Host CO_Winters says:
::in engineering, showing some cadets which way up to hold the sonic screwdriver::

CMO_Varesh says:
::walks around sickbay:: Med staff: You know what to do, I might be called to the bridge, so I won't insult your intelligence. If I do get called away, notify me if there is anything that needs my attention without delay.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Turns down a corner, nearly tot he shuttlebay::

Host XO_Black says:
::on the bridge, sitting in the centre chair, staring at the viewscreen, waiting on confirmation of his given orders::   Self: Now let's hope this all works out...

TO_DuPont says:
::Does a full tactical sweep of the area::

EO_Leasha says:
XO: Sir the ship is at normal parameters

FCO_Croft says:
@::Finally decides to catch up and run equal pace to the CNS::

CSO_Danann says:
::does a full scientific sweep of the area::

Cmdr_Dref says:
::Makes his way towards ME, sighing, he adjusts the phaser on his belt as he pauses in front of the ME. With a quick glance around, he powers the phaser and takes a step inside ME::

Host XO_Black says:
::glances at the EO::  EO: Very good, Ensign.. keep monitoring the situation closely...

Host CO_Winters says:
::walking away from the cadets, and around the warp core monitoring consoles::

Host Taq’Fan says:
@*FCO, CNS*: Ensigns, please join us on the bridge.

FCO_Croft says:
@::pauses and stops::

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods in satisfaction as his staff nods and then goes about their tasks::  *Bridge*: Varesh to the bridge. Sickbay is ready.

EO_Leasha says:
::raises n eyebrow wondering which area:: XO: as you wish Sir ::starts humming to herself ::

FCO_Croft says:
@*Taq’Fan*: Excuse me, sir?

Host XO_Black says:
::looks over to the TO::  TO: Mr. DuPont, status of the Ritanai Vessel..?

Host Taq’Fan says:
@*FCO*: There is a lot of information to decrypt - I have demodulated the computers so that you can understand them a little better.

FCO_Croft says:
@*Taq’Fan*: I was under the impression we were to return to the Scimitar as soon as possible...

FCO_Croft says:
@::shrugs at Ensign tr'Loris::

CSO_Danann says:
::finishes the partial schematic she was creating and eyes it while keeping her eyes on the scans she's conducting of the Ritanai vessel::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: They will intercept us in 2 minutes, sir

Host Taq’Fan says:
@*FCO* You are, but I am not finished.

FCO_Croft says:
@*Taq’Fan* We're on our way. Croft out.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::Frowns::*Taq’Fan*: Alright.  FCO: I'm sensing deception.

Cmdr_Dref says:
::Notices the Captain, he takes a quick survey of the crew in ME before noticing the Captain standing in the far corner. With a snare, he removes his phaser and fires on three EO's near the Captain. Rushing towards the Captain as they fall, he grabs his hand and pulls it behind his back:: CO: Captain, time for a short trip.

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: So am I, and I'm not empathic.

EO_Leasha says:
::still humming away inputs some data then turns round to watch the events in the bridge::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Follow me. ::jogs off in the general direction of the turbolift.

Host CO_Winters says:
Dref: Arrrgh. What the?

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Tactical scans reveal the Ritanai vessel is heavily armed sir, not to mention rather large  ::keeps an impassive face::

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Can we outrun them...?

Host CO_Winters says:
::struggles::

OPS-Exeter says:
::looks at the viewscreen::  CSO: I need to send a Message too the Away team, but Comm is out, Any idea's, ensign?

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks up startled:: Self: What the! ::frowns and concentrates::

CSO_Danann says:
::sends the schematic back to DuPont with the note 'just to keep you out of trouble' attached. Continues with her scans::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
FCO: Alright. In the meanwhile I’m going to try talking to the Doctor, telepathically.

FCO_Croft says:
@*CO* Captain, this is Ensign Croft on the Away Team. As I understood our orders, they were to return to the Scimitar as soon as possible, but now the Ambassador is calling us back to the bridge...

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Acknowledged.

Host CO_Winters says:
::tries to reach his commbadge with the other hand, but accidentally knocks it off::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
~~~CMO: Doctor, what's happening over there?~~~

TO_DuPont says:
XO: I believe with a vessel that size we will have an edge in manoeuvrability, as for outrunning them...I'm not sure sir

FCO_Croft says:
@::Gets into the turbolift and touches his phaser, checking the charge::

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: I'm getting a strong sense of alarm. I think its the Captain, I'm just not sure. I don't know him well enough.~~~

Cmdr_Dref says:
CO: There will be plenty of time for questions later. Now, move. ::Gestures towards the ME doors he pauses as he hears the communication badge hit the floor, he sighs and pushes the Captain forward::

TO_DuPont says:
::Spots the alarm on his console::  XO: Commander I'm detecting phaser fire on the ship with the away team

CSO_Danann says:
::bites her lip while she thinks. First thing to come into her head: Tin cans on a string?. Decides not to mention it:: OPS: That depends, do we know why comms are out? Are they being purposely blocked?

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Be ready for anything, but don't be obviously suspicious.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Suddenly everyone hears a voice inside their heads - this is no ordinary voice; it is the voice of the Ritanai Commander.  The voice is loud and painful.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Right. ::nods his head::

Host CO_Winters says:
::is pushed across the room::

CMO_Varesh says:
::reaches to tap his badge, and winces in pain as he hears the voice::

Host XO_Black says:
::sighs softly::  TO: En.. what..??

FCO_Croft says:
@::Grabs his head in pain::

Host Taq`fan says:
~~~ALL: Alien vessel, you are in Ritanai territory.  You will leave now or perish where you stand.~~~

OPS-Exeter says:
::Falls off his chair and lands on his knees ,grabbing his head:: ALL: the pain!

FCO_Croft says:
@::focuses on that part of his mind that he has been taught too::

FCO_Croft says:
@::Clears his thoughts::

TO_DuPont says:
::frowns slightly and mumbles to himself:: Self volume control you moron!

FCO_Croft says:
@::looks up, still in pain::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::crins:: 

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: You okay?

CMO_Varesh says:
::slowly blocks the worst of the pain, pulling every trick he has::

Host CO_Winters says:
Dref: What's going on here?

Host Taq`fan says:
@::hears the noise, and looks around him, then focuses even harder on his work::

CSO_Danann says:
::looks over at OPS and winces a little bit. Sees him fall off his chair and rushes over:: OPS: what happened? where does it hurt?

Host XO_Black says:
::stands from his chair, covering his ears::  COMM: Ritanai Ship: This is the USS Scimitar, we have no hostile intend, we only ask to retrieve one of our science teams that have studied the nearby nebula...

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: You hear it too?

OPS-Exeter says:
::grunts, then takes back his station::  CSO: Listen, we can't communicate due too the effects of the nebula. Wouldn't it be possible too send a message threw a sensor Sweep or something?

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Indeed.

Cmdr_Dref says:
CO: Simple, Captain. We're going to visit the Ritanai. ::Pauses in front of the TL, he summons the TL and pauses to glance around them. With a sigh, he pushes the Captain inside the TL:: TL: Shuttle bay.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::tries putting up his blocks::

FCO_Croft says:
@Computer: Bridge.

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Stay focussed ensign. Clear your mind, and block out intrusive thoughts.

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Commander, I picked up a sense of panic from the Captain... I think it was him, and I get no answer when I comm him.

Host XO_Black says:
::taps his commbadge::  *CO*: Black to Winters...come in please..

CSO_Danann says:
::looks worriedly at OPS:: OPS: we could try using the deflector dish to send a very concentrated narrow band frequency through. That should cut through the worst of the disturbance on our side at least.

Host CO_Winters says:
::decides to play along with Dref, in the hope of meeting with the Ritanai and sorting all this out diplomatically::

Host CO_Winters says:
Dref: I see... why exactly do we want to go visit them, again?

OPS-Exeter says:
CSO: Okay, try that. And send coordinates too make the Away team rendezvous with us.

TO_DuPont says:
::Continues to monitor the status of the Ritanai's vessel's weapons::

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Understood.....  I'll have security sweep the ship  ::glances at the TO::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@~~~CMO: I also sense deception. I don’t' know from who and the Ambassador just called the away team to the bridge.~~~

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Any response from the Ritanai Vessel ?

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: I'll inform Commander Black. I'm sure there is more than meets the eye happening here. You can't pinpoint who is with the Captain?~~~

FCO_Croft says:
@::hears the turbolift slowing::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: None, it's possible they didn't receive the message, but I bet they did

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Get Ready, Doran.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The voice comes in again.

Host Taq`fan says:
<Ritanai> ~~~ALL: ALIEN VESSEL, YOU ARE IN RITANAI TERRITORY.  LEAVE NOW OR DIE.~~~

OPS-Exeter says:
ALL: Aaaaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh!

Host XO_Black says:
::hears the Ritanai voice through the comm channel again and covers his ears once again::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Right. ::Cringes::

FCO_Croft says:
@::is thrown against the back wall of the Turbolift by his body::

CSO_Danann says:
::nods to OPS and goes back to her station, still unsure if OPS is OK and starts to reconfigure the deflector::

FCO_Croft says:
@Turbolift: HALT TURBOLIFT!

TO_DuPont says:
::Shakes his head slightly more annoyed than anything else::

Host XO_Black says:
::looks at OPS::  OPS: Set a course out of here..  warp 9, engage..

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, what about the away team?

FCO_Croft says:
@::leans against the back wall, feeling the same tricks that helped moments ago working less::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: A shot comes in from the Ritanai vessel, crippling a nacelle and stopping warp.

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Sir, Counsellor tr'Loris is concerned about... ::stops a moment when the Ritanai voice batters him:: that Ambassador Taq’Fan is calling them to the bridge. There is deception going on here, and I'm not sure on who's part.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::tries putting up and strengthening the blocks::

OPS-Exeter says:
::grunts so more:: XO: No, I strongly suggest we contact Starfleet and ask for Back up!

Cmdr_Dref says:
::Sighs, he's getting tired from the question. With a frown, he shakes his head and leads the Captain outside the TL and into the shuttle bay. With a glance around, he hides the phaser and walks along the Captain to one of the empty shuttles:: CO: I'm in league with the Kinwe, Captain. Now, can I get a moment of silence here please?

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Up to it? ::tries to sound stronger than he is::

Host XO_Black says:
::holds onto one of the consoles::  Self: What the ??  TO: Shields to full.. and damage report !

CSO_Danann says:
::works fast, communicating with engineering and quickly gets the deflector ready. Transmits co-ordinates to AT:: Self: here's hoping...

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, warp is off line we have damage to one of our nacelles, damage control teams responding sir

Host CO_Winters says:
Dref: I suppose I only have one more question, Commander. Why?

CMO_Varesh says:
::stumbles against one of the biobeds::

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Do it Lieutenant...

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, shields were at full, I'm attempting to rotate the frequency to see if we can get some more protection in case they fire again

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Up to what, exactly?

OPS-Exeter says:
::opens commlink too nearest Starfleet base::  XO: I opened a Comm with the Nearest Starfleet base…

Host Taq`fan says:
::manages to download most of the information - then opens his eyes, and his brows wiggle furiously::

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Apparently, Doctor... please investigate on your own, we have more immediate things on our mind here...

CSO_Danann says:
::grabs onto her console, more from fright than anything else::  XO: I have transmitted co-ordinates to the away teams comm badges sir, telling them where to converge for transport. I'll confirm receipt in a few seconds...

FCO_Croft says:
@Turbolift: Resume.

Cmdr_Dref says:
::Frowns as the ship shakes, unnoticeably it makes him let go of the Captain. Frowning, he tries to get his bearings again::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Whatever it is we have to do.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai now focus their attention on the Faq'at, causing a mighty blow to her aft quarters

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Yeah.

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Aye, sir. I'll see what I can do. ::pauses::  Computer: Locate Captain Winters.

Host CO_Winters says:
::takes the advantage to get out of Dref's way, and scrambles across the floor::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, do I power up our weapons?

FCO_Croft says:
::Turns as the Turbolift doors open, one hand on his Phaser::

Host Taq`fan says:
<Computer> CMO: Captain Winters is in Main Engineering.

FCO_Croft says:
@::turns and falls through the TL doors onto the Bridge::

Host XO_Black says:
::nods::  TO: Acknowledged...  CSO: Very good...   OPS: Mr Exeter, take us to the coordinates send to the away team in a covered course..

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Affirmative..

Host CO_Winters says:
::decides to change his plan, and kicks out at Dref's legs::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Aye sir, torpedo bays are loaded and phasers are charged!

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::falls on his hands and knees from the shake onto the bridge::

FCO_Croft says:
@::picks himself up, let's his hand fall to his side again, and looks around the bridge::

CMO_Varesh says:
::exits sickbay without  a backward glance and walks down the corridor.:: Computer: Using internal sensors, is the Captain in Main Engineering or just his comm badge?

Host Taq`fan says:
@::sees Croft and Tr'Loris enter the bridge::  FCO/CNS: You should go back to the shuttle.  Now that the Ritanai are on the attack you need to be on the Scimitar.  I shall stay here and do what I can.

Cmdr_Dref says:
::Frowns, he jumps out of the shuttle and grabs the Captain by the back of his shirt. Cursing, he glances around to notice that no one noticed:: CO: Captain, you're useful to me dead as well, don't try my patience. ::Drags him inside the shuttle again, he closes the doors behind him:: Sit down.

OPS-Exeter says:
::looks at Brian and shakes his head::  Comm: Starfleet: This is the USS-Scimitar asking any ship in the vicinity, to assist us. We've been attacked and our warp has already been disabled! This is the USS-Scimitar asking immediate backup!

Host CO_Winters says:
::hits his head on the shuttle wall::  Self: argh

FCO_Croft says:
@Ambassador: Sir, with all due respect, Now We can't return to the Scimitar, not under these conditions.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::pushes himself up::  Taq'fan: come to the bridge, go the shuttle. Make up your mind. FCO: Let's go. I think we're needed on the Scimitar more than here.

FCO_Croft says:
@Ambassador: Is there any way to get this ship partially functional?

Host XO_Black says:
TO: What's our distance to the Ta'qat and the Ritanai Vessel...?

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Another blast from the Ritanai knocks out the Scimitar's shields.

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns a moment and goes on a hunch:: Computer: Locate Commander Dref.

CSO_Danann says:
::shakes head and curses softly:: XO: Transmission didn’t get through sir, there's too much interference. ::thinks and smacks her commbadge:: *CMO*: Doctor...are you in communication with the counsellor?

Host Taq`fan says:
@FCO: I'm trying that now.  Fly!

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Fire at will.. target their weapons array...

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Return to the Scimitar in a shuttle ?  Maybe in the Kuroc, but not in a shuttle, we'll never make it back.

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Yes, I am. What can I do for you?

Host Taq`fan says:
@::waves the two away::  FCO: It's a risk you will have to take.  If you stay here you are most certainly doomed.

TO_DuPont says:
::rocks with the blast just managing to stay on his feet::  XO: Not far enough sir, our shields are gone...Aye sir I'm targeting one of their weapon arrays ::targets and fires a spread of torpedo's::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Then we’ll try distracting the Ritanai, give them some more targets if you care to join me.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Suddenly a swarm of small fighters emerge from the Ritanai vessel, all aiming for the Scimitar

Cmdr_Dref says:
%::Sits behind helm, he access the ship computer systems and manually opens the shuttle bay doors. Smiling as they open, he powers the shuttle and navigates it outside:: CO: Say goodbye to your ship, Captain. ::Remains focused on the console in front of him::

OPS-Exeter says:
::turns::  TO: Start deploying the Fighter Wing ASAP! Keep one fighter available, for me!

CMO_Varesh says:
::waits for the TL to stop near ME and gets out when it does::

CSO_Danann says:
*CMO*: Contact him...tell him to get the away team to the co-ordinates I’m sending to you now. we need to beam them aboard.

FCO_Croft says:
@Taq'fan: The way I see it, we're doomed either way. On this ship, we aren't such a pathetic target.

Host CO_Winters says:
%Dref: Why are you ::cough:: doing this?

TO_DuPont says:
::Sends the command to launch fighters::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: You are welcome to try Ensign, but I'm staying here.

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Understood. ::opens up his tricorder and reaches out for the counsellor::

CSO_Danann says:
::hears that their shields are down::  *CMO*: Preferably now.

Host XO_Black says:
CSO: Ensign, work with the CMO on contacting the away team.... tell them we will try to stall the Ritanai as long as possible for them to get out...

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Another blast to the Faq'at causes her to rock sharply

OPS-Exeter says:
::looks at his console::  XO: A shuttle is leaving, without authorisation!

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Tractor Beam !

TO_DuPont says:
OPS: One fighter is left for you ::turns to the XO::  XO: Fighters away sir

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::Grabs at a chair to keep from falling down::

FCO_Croft says:
@::turns to a console and tries to interface his tricorder into it::

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: Get yourselves to these co-ordinates ::attaches a set of figures to his thought:: We'll beam you from there.~~~

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Ensign, have the fighters concentrate on the Ritanai's Weapons array as well..

OPS-Exeter says:
::Tries too lock the Tractor beam onto the Shuttlle:: XO: Suggest you get your hands on transporter control!

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: A blast from the Ritanai cuts out the tractor beam

CSO_Danann says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: One step ahead of you sir, just did that. The Doctor is contacting the team now. ::turns back and continues trying to get through using the deflector, in case Varesh can't get through to everyone::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Oh, and the sensors....<G>

TO_DuPont says:
::Targets the array and fires phasers sweeping through all phaser arcs::

FCO_Croft says:
::falls to the Floor, again::

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Message delivered.

TO_DuPont says:
::Sends orders to the fighters to target the Ritanai's weapons array::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Permission too join the Fighter Wing, you need the best pilot up there!

Host XO_Black says:
CSO: Very good, Ensign..

FCO_Croft says:
@::looks at the shops status on the tricorder and shakes his head::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Our weapons are having no effect on the Ritanai vessel Commander

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO/Ambassador: We have to get to these coordinates, Scimitar is going to get a transporter lock on us and beam us back on board.

CMO_Varesh says:
::enters ME and sees the downed crew and no Captain::  *XO*: Sir... The captain is missing, I have his badge here with me now.

Cmdr_Dref says:
%CO: Enough questions already! ::Goes to red alert, he plots a course towards the Ritanai ships::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: On this ship? Or on the shuttle?

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Permission denied..  I need the best pilot onboard the Scimitar... take the helm..

CSO_Danann says:
::is relieved, doesn't stop to be polite::  *CMO*:Get them all?

TO_DuPont says:
::Continues to fire phasers and torpedo's::

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Missing..??

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Like this ship will fly, I suggest you send out a Shuttle too head for nearest sector and comm StarFleet or send out a warp capable probe!

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: I delivered the message, whomever is there will get back.

Host CO_Winters says:
%Dref: I don't think so. Unless you plan on killing me, but I'm guessing you need me alive. Now, how about telling me why you're caught up in this?

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Aye, sir. I can't find him or his mental signature on the ship.

CSO_Danann says:
::nods to herself:: *CMO*: Understood, Danann out.

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: You're right, we should get out of here.

FCO_Croft says:
@Taq'fan: Come with us to the shuttle, please.

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Understood... I have an idea what this about...

TO_DuPont says:
::tries a surgical strike, launching torpedo’s and then firing phasers just prior to the torpedo's impacting on the Ritanai's vessel's shields::

CMO_Varesh says:
::pauses a moment and "searches" the ship again::

Cmdr_Dref says:
%CO: Captain, I've already told you that you're useful to me dead as well. So what the heck is your problem? Don't you Captains know anything about being quiet?!

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::heads for the turbolift, entering the coordinates on his tricorder::

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Mr DuPont, signal the fighters to escort that shuttle back to the Scimitar... the Captain is onboard !

Host CO_Winters says:
%::wonders what use a dead Captain would be to them::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Aye Sir  ::contacts a wing of fighters and sends orders, ordering them to bring the shuttle back::

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: We're not giving up here, John..

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns:: *XO*: Sir, Commander Dref is not on board either. Suggestion?

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Move us closer to the Ta'qat..  CSO: Status on contact with the away team ?

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: I ain't but a sovereign class or a few Defiant classes would be nice too have, now won't it!

Cmdr_Dref says:
%::Sighs in relief, he increases the speed as they come closer::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@~~~CMO: On our way the ambassador is just being stubborn or foolishly heroic>~~~

FCO_Croft says:
@turns and gets in the turbolift::

Host XO_Black says:
::looks confused and then frowns::  *CMO*: Let's hear it, Doctor..

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: Understood. There is only so much you can do.~~~

FCO_Croft says:
@Taq'fan: Get in this Turbolift now.

CSO_Danann says:
::nods to herself::

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Its pretty evident, sir. Commander Dref is in league with the Ritanai, or the Kinwe or whomever they are.

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir the fighters are en route to intercept the shuttle

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@Taq'fan: Please Mr. Ambassador come with us, we need that information.

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns to leave ME, calling for assistance to deal with the downed crew::

Host CO_Winters says:
%::taps his fingers on the side of the shuttle::

FCO_Croft says:
@::pulls out his phaser, knocks it over to stun:: Taq'fan: You're going to be *very* heavy to carry, Ambassador, so make it easier on all of us and come with us voluntarily.

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Very good, Ensign..

Host Taq`fan says:
@CNS: I must stay.  My people are on their way.

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Our weapons are having no effect Commander

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: That could very well be, Doctor...  but we are not in any position to anything about this..  ::sighs::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Leave him. Let's go. There's only so much we can do

Host XO_Black says:
TO: Keep firing, Ensign.. we need to buy them more time...

Cmdr_Dref says:
%::Slows down as he gets a confirmation from the Ritanai ship, with quick glance at the Captain he begins piloting the shuttle inside the docking bay of one of the Ritanai ships. Sighing in relief, he docks the shuttle and closes the shuttle bay doors behind him:: CO: Get up.

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Blast it.

CSO_Danann says:
*CMO*: Varesh, how are the away team doing?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@Computer: Shuttlebay

Host XO_Black says:
::looks at OPS::  OPS: John, can she still fly or not ?

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: I'm not sure what the situation is out there, but I could head out after them... I'm assuming they left the ship.

FCO_Croft says:
@::closes the lift doors and hits the emergency speed button::

Host CO_Winters says:
%::sighs, and complies::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@~~~CMO: Taq'fan's staying. says his people are coming.~~~

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: I'll check now.

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: Understood. I suggest you get out of there.~~~

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: It's hell out there, Doctor... all fighters deployed and we're still losing quickly..  we're waiting for the AT...not much more we can do...

TO_DuPont says:
::Targets the Ritanai weapons array and fires a full spread of quantum torpedo's::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::Cringes at the speed::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: I got 1/2 impulse for ya

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: Naimh, the AT is on its way, but the Ambassador refuses to join them, says his people are on their way.

CSO_Danann says:
*CMO*: Good, let me know when you have confirmation. ::for once in her life is happy to have a telepath around::

Cmdr_Dref says:
%::Opens the shuttle doors, he motions for the Captain to exit the shuttle first::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::gets off the shuttle, and runs for the shuttlebay::

FCO_Croft says:
@::runs after the CNS::

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Then bring us on a close trajectory of the Taq'at with the shuttlebay facing the Taq'at for quick retrieval of the away team !

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: I'd offer to go out in one of the fighters, but I suppose you need me here to deal with sickbay... or do you need me on the bridge?

FCO_Croft says:
@::turns and gets into the shuttle:: CNS: Lock it down!

Host CO_Winters says:
% ::leaves the shuttle, somewhat eager to meet the enemy at last::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::waits for the CTO to get in and shuts the door::

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Negative, you're definitely needed in sickbay, Doctor.. but thanks for the offer..  Black out.

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Aye, I'll try, but I think the ship would have fallen apart by then.

CSO_Danann says:
::frowns:: *CMO*: Understood. ::turns to XO:: XO: Sir, I have confirmation that the away team is on it's way, but that the ambassador refuses to leave the ship. He insists that his people are on their way. ::shrugs::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir the Ritanai fighters are driving of our fighters away from the shuttle with the CO on it!

CMO_Varesh says:
~~~CNS: Tell me the moment you reach those co-ordinates.~~~ ::turns and heads back to sickbay::

FCO_Croft says:
@::turns to the cockpit and crashes down into his seat. ignoring all safeties he takes the shuttle out::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai continue to blast the Scimitar.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Oh, and the Faq'at, too....

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::gives the tricorder to the FCO:: FCO: Here's the coordinates they want us at.

TO_DuPont says:
::rocks with the explosion::

FCO_Croft says:
@::nods and notes them::

CMO_Varesh says:
::enters sickbay after a short ride and walks into pandemonium::

FCO_Croft says:
@::gets into free space and heads directly for the Scimitars shuttlebay::

OPS-Exeter says:
::moves the scimitar slowly closer too the Faq'at so that the shuttle can  dock faster::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@~~~CMO: Will do. just taking off now~~~

Host XO_Black says:
::tries to keep his balance as he nod at the TO::  TO: All Right..  have them move to the Ta'qat docking bay and see to it that they escort them to the Scimitar once out..   *CMO*: Doctor, contact the away team and tell them to hurry, we can't wait much longer without being destroyed ourselves !

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Another blast from the Ritanai ship makes Danann's console explode in her face

CMO_Varesh says:
*CSO*: The AT is leaving the ship now.

CMO_Varesh says:
::quickly issues orders to the staff, and starts treating burns and contusions::

TO_DuPont says:
::Nods at the XO, and sends his orders to the fighters ordering them to escort the AT's shuttle::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai mother ship, having seen the shuttle, starts to move in on her

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: Let me know when we're there and I'll contact the Scimitar.

CSO_Danann says:
::is thrown back by the blast and lands rather awkwardly on the ground, out cold. Thankfully, any plasma burns are on the left side of her face, no where near the tattoo::

OPS-Exeter says:
*CMO*: Medical Emergency, send a med team too the bridge!

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, the Ritanai are altering course

Host XO_Black says:
::sees the CSO fall down in flames and rushes to her::

CMO_Varesh says:
*OPS*: I'll be there now! ::hands over the patient and grabs a med kit, dashing out the door::

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: John, change course to match the Ritanai's change... we need our away team back... ASAP !

CSO_Danann says:
::completely unconscious::

FCO_Croft says:
@::Swears in his head::

FCO_Croft says:
@::Keeps his cool on the outside::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Hold on.

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Aye ::changes course too match the other ship's change::

CMO_Varesh says:
::skids to a halt at the TL and enters when it arrives:: TL: Bridge!

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Another blast to the Scimitar.

FCO_Croft says:
@::flips the shuttle into a violent evasive manoeuvre::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: This time, sickbay is hit badly.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: You're doing fine, given the circumstances.

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: And open the shuttlebay for the away team to enter...

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai ship starts to chase the little shuttle

TO_DuPont says:
::knocked of his feet, scrambles back to his feet::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Shuttlebay Open! ::opens the shuttlebay door::

TO_DuPont says:
::Continues to fire with the few phasers the Scimitar has left::

FCO_Croft says:
@::takes the shuttle into another violent turn::

CMO_Varesh says:
::exits the bridge at a run and spots Niamh, pulls out a tricorder and scans her::

FCO_Croft says:
@::almost pushes the CNS away as he accesses the other console and fires a phaser blast at the Ritanai ship::

Host XO_Black says:
::leaves the CSO in hands of the CMO and moves to the command area::  TO: You all right, Ensign...?  ::coughing through the smoke::

CSO_Danann says:
::plasma burns to face and neck, broken wrist...hmm, what else?...er, oh, fused alveoli in left lung due to heat...that's enough::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai ship starts to close.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::tries to keep from falling out of his seat:: FCO: You take care of flying, I’ll do weapons.

TO_DuPont says:
XO: I'm fine sir....::continue to fire phasers at the Ritanai vessel::

FCO_Croft says:
@CNS: Just don't mess up.

CMO_Varesh says:
::taps his badge:: *MED*: Ens. Prescott, ready the main surgery... I have a serious case here. ::applies a hypospray to Niamh's neck and knocks her out again::

FCO_Croft says:
@::takes the shuttle on a vector toward the Scimitars shuttlebay::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@FCO: I'll try not to.  ::Fires a few phaser shots at their tail::

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns and taps his badge again:: *MED*: Sickbay, respond.

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: A shot just whizzes past the shuttle and hits the Faq'at.

TO_DuPont says:
::fires a full spread of quantum torpedo’s at the Ritanai::

CSO_Danann says:
::was already out cold...but hey, the more asleep the better!::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Suddenly the Faq'at seems to light up, and turns sharply.

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns::  OPS: Why can't I get an answer from sickbay, Lt.?

TO_DuPont says:
::bangs the console causing it to flicker as the torpedo's impact harmlessly on their shields::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai prepares to fire again on the shuttle......

CNS_tr`Loris says:
@::Fires off a few more shots at their tail::

TO_DuPont says:
::Eyes widen in surprise:: XO: Commander it looks like the Faq'at ...has power?

FCO_Croft says:
@::Evades to one side::

OPS-Exeter says:
::checks console:: CMO: I believe we had a explosion there, my god........ I'm sorry, Commander ::turns too Varesh::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Faq'at fires on the Ritanai vessel, causing a large explosion.

Host XO_Black says:
::nods at the TO and looks at OPS::  OPS: Reduce our speed, we need to have the shuttle board as quickly as possible..  ::wipes the sweat of his forehead::

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns slightly pale but only nods:: OPS: Thanks, Lt. ::picks Niamh up and carries her into the ready room to use as a ward::

FCO_Croft says:
@::feels the shuttle shake under the turbulence, but uses the diversion to plot the shuttles vector directly into the scimitars shuttlebay::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Aye, reducing Speed, will be a Crash-land, miracle if they survive it, sir!

TO_DuPont says:
::Targets the site of the explosion and fires a full spread of torpedo's ::

CSO_Danann says:
::is thankfully, rather light::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Scimitar's torpedoes do a little additional damage

Host XO_Black says:
::looks at the TO::  TO: The Ta'qat, power..?  how ??

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The shuttle screeches along the shuttlebay floor, and, turning on it's head, crashes into the wall.

Host XO_Black says:
::nods::  OPS: Understood...

TO_DuPont says:
XO: I have no idea, sir sensors are practically down

CMO_Varesh says:
::places Niamh on the floor and starts treating wounds as best he can::

TO_DuPont says:
::clenches his fist in the air as the torpedo's impact on the Ritanai vessel::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Suggest we send over a Emergency team too the shuttlebay!

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Gets banged up against the wall:: ~~~CMO: Okay I think we're in shuttlebay now actually, Doctor.~~~ ::faints::

TO_DuPont says:
::Fire's phasers and launches even more torpedo's at the site of the explosion::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Ritanai turns its attention to the Faq'at, pounding her with blast after blast.

Host XO_Black says:
OPS: Make it so.. ::walks over to one of the science consoles to check the barely functioning sensor readouts::

CSO_Danann says:
::is having trouble breathing. Blood oxygen level is down::

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Commander, Sensors are detecting a fleet of ships approaching.....one of them is the USS Adrienne!

FCO_Croft says:
::looks over at the CNS whose just fainted and frowns::

FCO_Croft says:
::taps his badge:: *CMO* Medical emergencies in the shuttlebay

OPS-Exeter says:
::sends a message too the overworked Emergency team, too go to Shuttlebay::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: A fleet of Taq'uah ships enters the system, all torpedoes flying at the Ritanai - the Adrienne continuing to fight the smaller craft.

Host XO_Black says:
::sighs::  TO: Thank god !   OPS: John, contact the Taq'uah fleet and brief them on our situation...

CMO_Varesh says:
::weak with relief as the AT is back:: *XO*: I'll start setting up triage wards in some of the undamaged areas, but its going to be shaky with sickbay so damaged. *FCO*: I'll be there as soon as I can Ens. We had a serious hit on sickbay... I'm one of the few who can help you now.

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir, the fleet is all Taq'uah ships, sir

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Understood.. good luck !

FCO_Croft says:
::gets out of his chair and walks walks/crawls to the Shuttles door and forces it open::

Host Taq`fan says:
<CO_ Jacobson> COMM: XO: This is the USS Adrienne.  Looks like we came in the nick of time....

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Gladly…  COMM: Taq’uah Fleet: This is the Scimitar, here is the situation, we're shot up and we need immediate help, lots of wounded and Medical is out, Warp is out so we need either a tow ship or a engineering team!

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The Taq'uah ships continue to hammer the Ritanai vessel until she can do naught but retreat.

CMO_Varesh says:
*Shuttlebay crew*: This is Doctor Varesh. Start treating the shuttle crew for triage, I'll be there in a few minutes.

TO_DuPont says:
::targets a few of the Ritanai fighters and fires at them with his phasers::

CSO_Danann says:
::finding it harder to breath, is struggling for air::

EO_Leasha says:
::gets the damage report and  send the repair team to where ever ::

Host XO_Black says:
COMM: Adrienne: Indeed, you did Captain... we will continue to withdraw... but could use a tow out of here when possible..  we have mass casualties and need desperate repairs.. ::sighs in faint despair::

CMO_Varesh says:
::runs a tricorder over Niamh again:: Self: Blast!

OPS-Exeter says:
*FCO*: What's your situation!

FCO_Croft says:
::looks at the shuttlecrew and shrugs them off as they come toward him with first aid kits::

FCO_Croft says:
*Ops* Excuse me?

Host Taq`fan says:
<CO_ Jacobson> COMM: XO: Acknowledged.  We'll be right over.  You did well to hold off for as long as you did.

FCO_Croft says:
::makes his way toward the nearest Turbolift::

EO_Leasha says:
::starts working away at the major systems including life support::

FCO_Croft says:
TL: Bridge.

CMO_Varesh says:
*XO*: Sir, I need to get some decent equipment and fast. Ens. Danann has severe lung damage, and I can't treat properly it with what I have at the moment.

OPS-Exeter says:
Self: God he's dim  *FCO*: What's your situation, ensign

Host XO_Black says:
COMM: Adrienne: At a price, Captain... at a price..  we await your arrival...

Host Taq`fan says:
<CO_Jacobson> COMM: CO: Acknowledged.  Adrienne out.

FCO_Croft says:
::arrives on the bridge, walks past Ops on the way to flight Control:: Ops: I'm quite well. Which is more than I can say for the Scimitar. Maybe I should have stayed aboard ... looks like we needed a *real* pilot.

FCO_Croft says:
::turns to the XO::

Host XO_Black says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged..  ::glances at the EO::  EO: Ensign, see to it that the CMO gets his equipment..

FCO_Croft says:
XO: Ensign Croft reporting for duty.

EO_Leasha says:
::looks at the XO::  XO: Yes Sir   Self: Along with everything else

OPS-Exeter says:
FCO: Been flying ships while you where still in high school, kid.  XO: Permission too get that last fighter?

CMO_Varesh says:
::loads his hypospray again and shoots Niamh full of drugs to make her breathe easier::

TO_DuPont says:
::takes a step back from his station and surveys the bridge::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Regains consciousness as one of the medical crew revives him:: self: huh? What? Where am I?

EO_Leasha says:
*CMO*: What do you need, Sir ?

FCO_Croft says:
::looks up at ops with a little 'like I care, you old fart' face::

Host XO_Black says:
::turns to the FCO once again::  FCO: Welcome back...  take your station...  OPS: Negative..I don't want anymore casualties...

FCO_Croft says:
::nods at the XO and turns and takes flight control::

CMO_Varesh says:
*EO*: A working sickbay? ::sighs:: Sorry. I need a working biobed, so I can treat the Ens. lungs and other burns.

CSO_Danann says:
::breathing evens, but slows a bit. Is still out cold::

EO_Leasha says:
::orders one engineering team with a back up generator to the RR::  *CMO*: Sir, a team with a back up generator should be on there way…

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: Brian you know I'm the best pilot in the whole fleet, wouldn't dare too get myself killed, just let me use that fighter!

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::listens as one talks about the hit to sickbay:: self: I suppose I'll go tot he bridge, who knows what may have happened to my office.

TO_DuPont says:
::Spots the flashing icon on his console:: XO: Commander incoming hail

Host XO_Black says:
::glances at OPS::  OPS: John, and you know I have a responsibility to this ship and crew... 
the answer is still "no"

FCO_Croft says:
Ops: Perhaps your age is inhibiting your hearing, but I believe the XO said 'No'.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::gets up with some help and walks to the turbolift::

CMO_Varesh says:
*EO*: If you can get me a working holodeck, or one of the triage wards up and running, I'll be fine.

Host XO_Black says:
::nods at the TO::  TO: On Screen..  ::sighs::  if possible..

CNS_tr`Loris says:
Computer: bridge.

EO_Leasha says:
*CMO* Ill do my best

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Taq'fan appears on the viewscreen, a little scarred, but otherwise okay....

OPS-Exeter says:
::turns too the FCO::  FCO: Don't need a wet behind the ears ensign too tell me what to do, if I did then I wouldn't be here. If you value your life you keep your idiotic comments for yourself or you'll be begging for air as soon as I kick ya out of the nearest airlock.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::sees the ambassador appear on screen, smiles::

EO_Leasha says:
::works at the shields while her team are dealing with the phasers::

FCO_Croft says:
Ops: Was that a threat? I'm not impressed. Now, why don't you try and be professional, sir, or we'll see who the real kid is here.

Host XO_Black says:
::looks at the Ambassador with confused look on his face::   *Taq'fan*: Ambassador..??

FCO_Croft says:
::turns back to his console::

CMO_Varesh says:
::gets up and walks onto the bridge just in time to hear Exeter's comment::  OPS/FCO: And we don't have time for petty squabbles. You're Starfleet Officers... behave like one!

Host Taq`fan says:
@COM: XO: Looks like we have managed to come out of this encounter alive, Commander.

CSO_Danann says:
::Danann Update: Still injured, still broken, still outcold, still not breathing great...blood oxygen level has dipped a bit more::

OPS-Exeter says:
XO: That's it, permission too kill the FCO, sir!  ::looks with a grin on his face at Brian::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
OPS: Give him a break, he got the shuttle in shuttlebay.

EO_Leasha says:
::still working away with the tac systems while she steadily gets report on repairs but very very very slow ones ::

Host XO_Black says:
::smiles at OPS then looks back at the viewscreen::  COM: Taq'Fan: It seems that way, Sir..  It's good to see you all right as well... I hope it was worth it..  ::sighs::

FCO_Croft says:
XO: Permission to have the Operations officer arrested? I sincerely doubt my uncle would appreciate the comments he has.

TO_DuPont says:
::takes phasers off line and unloads the torpedo bays::

OPS-Exeter says:
CNS: Ain't hard, I would have brought it back in one piece 

CMO_Varesh says:
:;looks at Black:: XO: We're going to need a ship with proper medical facilities.

Host XO_Black says:
FCO: Permission denied, Ensign...

Host Taq`fan says:
@COM: XO: We have our information.  The Federation will be safe for a while longer.  I will continue to shut down here, and then come aboard once I am complete.  Faq'at out.

CMO_Varesh says:
::mutters::  XO: Permission to knock these to heads together... sir. ::glares at the FCO and OPS::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
OPS: It is in one piece. ::doesn't say anything about it being turned upside down.

EO_Leasha says:
::Gets one report through:: *CMO*: Sir there is a Holodeck up and running .. although we cannot guarantee for how long so I’ve left and Engineering officer for you…

Host XO_Black says:
::looks at the CMO::  CMO: Understood.. as soon as the Adrienne arrives we'll transport all seriously wounded over...

TO_DuPont says:
XO: Sir I'll be more than happy to detain the FCO and OPS in the brig area sir...if its still there?

CSO_Danann says:
::breaths a very dangerously raged breath ...and stops::

FCO_Croft says:
Ops: You should know that if you continue, I'll put in a formal complaint.

CMO_Varesh says:
*EO*: Much appreciated, ensign.

EO_Leasha says:
*CMO* Not a problem Sir all part of the service

CNS_tr`Loris says:
TO: Not in the same cell though, they need time apart.

OPS-Exeter says:
CNS: Like upside down is one piece ::grins:: then turns too the FCO:: FCO: Ensign I don't like you, never will. I suggest you let me do my work and stay out of my way, and keep your comments for yourself!

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns and goes back to his patient, scans her and swears under his breath:: Self: Great! ::prepares for a rhesus and bashes her on the ribs to get the heart going again, then starting with CPR::

FCO_Croft says:
Ops: Try and learn from your own preaches, Lieutenant.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
OPS: Maybe you should take your own advice and keep your comments to yourself.

TO_DuPont says:
CNS: Perhaps they need to make an appointment, Counsellor?

EO_Leasha says:
::Takes a look at the warp core knowing that is out for a long while::

Host XO_Black says:
::smiles::  CMO, TO: Thank you, gentlemen... but I'll deal with both of them at a later point... now we have more immediate concerns..  ::turns to the FCO and OPS:  Now Gentlemen, you are going to be quiet from now on..  one word from either of you that I don't like and I will personally see to it that their won't be a pip left on your collar to pull off !

CNS_tr`Loris says:
TO: So it seems. ::makes a face::

Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: External view shows the ships all coming to the aid of the stricken Scimitar.

Host Taq`fan says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Scimitar
Season 1 , Episode 12  (Mission #191)
“Enter The Arena”

Original Air Date: 10207.15
Executive Producer Nick Beckwith
Copyright 2002: A Call To Duty
All Rights Reserved