Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10211.25

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as	[CO] Commander Brian Black

Chris Gibson		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Kaimana Xia

Greg Diduszko		as	[TO] Ensign K’Nargh
Chris Esterhuyse 	as 	[CMO] Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Ruth Holbrook 		as 	[CNS] Ensign Doran tr’Loris
Sam Hung		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Walter Taylor
Adam Morecroft		as	[CIV] Ensign Kalen Croft
Kevin Norton		as	[MO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jau Hixxan
Aoibhe O’Sullivan	as	[CSO] Lieutenant Commander Keshir Suder
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Exeter
Peter Saunders 		as 	[CTO] Lieutenant Aun’To Mesme

Nick Beckwith		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Guest Starring:

Dana Tran                         as	[NPC] Stronghorn
Dylan Moss		as	[NPC] DeLindt

Additional Disclaimer

All action scenes in this episode where sponsored by Lucas Arts Incorporated

Host SM_Nick says:
"Best Before, Part One"
Host SM_Nick says:
<<<<<<<<Start Mission>>>>>>>
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::On the bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar, sitting in the Command Chair. Xia checks over several department reports, noting nothing out of the unordinary. Recalling her recent nightmares, she does her best to focus on her work, and keep her mind occupied:: ALL: All Department Heads, status report please...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::quietly sits in his office, checking their inventory::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: All is well, Commander... how are you feeling?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::making his way from the security office towards the bridge, purring gently to himself as he thinks of day’s gone by::
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::walks into sickbay and looks around for the CMO, he sees him sitting in his office.. he goes in to report:: CMO: Reporting for Duty Sir
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles and places her PADD on her lap, tapping the comm. command on her chair:: *CMO*: Excellent Commander, thank you for asking. You and your staff have been excellent, but I doubt that I will need any additional care for a while...thank you Commander.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Looks up:: XO: Quiet on this front.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Enters engineering late and hopes no one notices::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Steps out of his quarters, where he has spent the last hour removing every recording of a certain 20th century female vocal artist from the ships databanks. ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::at her station on the bridge, looks over at XO and smiles a little:: XO: Nothing to report, ma'am...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at Jau:: *XO*: Commander, if you need to talk... I'm a trained psychologist and counselor.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Walks into the Turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::steps out of the tl and onto the bridge, takes a quick glance at all crewmembers present before making for the safety of the tactical console::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
*CMO*: Understood, Commander, thank you. Bridge out. ::She smiles and nods to Taylor and Suder in turn:: OPS: Lieutenant, keep your eye on Engineering. Until Starfleet assigns us a new Chief Engineer, I'd like you and Lieutenant Exeter to work closely with the Engineering staff.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
XO: Aye,
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns slightly at Xia's abrupt dismissal, and turns to his assistant:: MO: Morning. Sorry, I was just talking to Commander Xia. Hmmm... how are your experiments on the Altairian Encephelitis going?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::goes to stand up:: XO: Commander, permission to report to Sickbay? my physical is well overdue, sir...
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Arrives on the bridge and takes up a vacant Science Station. ::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles and looks over at Keshir Suder, nodding once quickly:: CSO: Of course, Commander. I am sure Commander Varesh would love the opportunity to get another patient under his microscope. Dismissed.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Moves over and starts monitoring the engineering panels for possible problems::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
:: Starts scanning surrounding space for nebulae. ::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::takes a look over the tactical systems and smiles, runs a quick diagnostic just to make sure::
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
CMO: Fine Sir... I think we're really close now... I saw some good work sent in from scientists on other ships yesterday... the only problem is finding the time to do it and still do my duty ::chuckles:: it's almost like a hobby now... ::turns around and goes to the duty roster::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::nods thankfully and can't help but laugh a little at the image of her stuck under a giant scope:: XO; Aiy sir. ::nods to SO DeLindt to take over her station::
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::reading over flight reports from last week::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
FCO: Lieutenant Exeter. When possible, I would like you to attempt to prepare a flight plan for the next segment of our survey. Please work with the Science Department, and attempt to hit all vital regions in this sector.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::gets up and follows Jau:: MO: Why don't you spend more time on the research, there is enough other personnel to deal with our current workload.
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::nods at the XO, he couldn't care less::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::steps into TL and orders Sickbay::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: I have a nebula at bearing 215 mark 4 that you might want to have a look at.
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::Goes around and checks out patients with Padd in hand strolling alongside Varesh:: CMO: Yes... but there not ready to do it right yet...sickbay is just full at the moment.. it'll probably clear up in a week or so
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Taps commbadge::*OPS*: Are you reading a power flux in number 4 power relay Mr. Taylor?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::waits for TL to stop:: *SO*: scan it and send the results down to me if necessary, please...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks up from his console:: SO: Nebula?
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CTO: Yes, Lieutenant Mesme. We have recently been surveying nebular gases. Nothing exciting to shoot at, I'm afraid...::She smiles::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: Yes, Ma'am.  ::Puts up display for her. ::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::exits TL and wanders into sickbay, hops up on a biobed in the corner and begins her own scans without a word::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Sorry Ma'am, I don’t like nebula's, they have a habit of, creating problems
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Taps his console:: *EO*: Maybe, just a second.  ::Pulls up the power grid::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
MO: Ok, well, I get a feeling I'll be busy... ::sees Kesh::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::taps tricorder and scans her cranium::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Excuse me, you battle axe, but that is my job. MO: Continue with your duties::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*: Certainly.  I should have preliminary results soon.::
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::Picks up Neural modulator and uses it on a cold patient... :: CMO: but I’ll get around to it sir.... ::turns back around to his work::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles and glances back at the Tactical Display:: CTO: Finally someone who agrees with me...::She smiles and nods to the Tactical Officer:: If you feel that way, Lieutenant, it may be prudent to put a team on security alert? Possibly have them train for a worst-case scenario? ::She smiles::
Host Taq`fan says:
::enters the bridge::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::keeps her attention on her scans:: CMO: Not if I can help it, V...and besides, if you want a job done right, you do it yourself... ::smiles and peeks over her tricorder::
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::grins, already has a worst-case scenario ready as he overhears the CTO and XO::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::takes the tricorder from her:: CSO: As far as I know, I do the prodding and poking around here. You get to look at pretty gasses and things.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*: The usual gasses and static discharge, but I have a hunch that this one bears more investigation.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::thinks back to the simulation:: XO: Like how to remove slime from the bulkhead ::smiles and swishes his tail and locks the tactical sensors onto the nebula::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She looks up from her PADD and over at the person who has just entered the bridge. Her eyes skim over his quickly and her mind focuses on the man, analyzing him, down to every last detail::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
*EO*: Rerouting power though power relay 12
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CTO: Nebulae are usually static and gas, but it is always possible that this one could be something else.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
*OPS*: Understood, I am off to see what is happening there.  I will be in the service tubes if I am needed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
*SO*: Understood, thank you. keep me posted, run a full spectral analysis and send me the results, would you? Suder out ::looks at CMO:: CMO: hmm...OK, you win...I know better than to argue with a doctor in his natural environment...
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Grabs a tool vest and heads to power relay 4 for repairs::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks at his sensor readings:: SO: Like this blip perhaps? any idea what it is?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::checks the readings in the tricorder and starts the scans all over:: CSO: Of course I win.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
*EO*: Alright.
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::sees CMO and CSO talking:: Self: Typical...sickbay is up to the brim, and the two most qualified docs on the ship are having a reunion ::picks up Isomiotic hypo and turns to patient:: Patient: this will hurt
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::notices that her erased all her scans and 'humphs'::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*: Will do Ma'am.  ::Starts a full spread of scans running and watches the results with mild interest. ::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Not standing from her seat, Xia begins to recall several of the files aboard the U.S.S. Scimitar that she had committed to memory. The name of this man was burned into her mind, and she recognized him immediately:: Taq: Ambassador Taq'fan, a pleasure to meet you...::She nods and smiles::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CSO: Is it my imagination or is Jau a bit disgruntled?~~~ ::glances over at his assistant::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CTO: That blip does bear further investigation, yes.  ::Focuses passive scans on that area.::
Host Taq`fan says:
::nods at Xia::  XO: Likewise, Commander.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::tries to refine the tactical scans to get a better idea on what the blip is:: Self: Always in a nebula...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::continues with the scans and "hmms" a lot::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::raises eyebrow:: ~~~CMO: wouldn't blame him, you just lumped him with all of sickbay to talk to the pretty blonde in the corner~~~ ::smirks:: CMO: here let me finish those scans and you can go back to your normal work...
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*: The nebula contains trace deposits of tritanium, Ma'am.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CTO: Its Tritanium.  Self: Interesting.....
Host Taq`fan says:
::stands silently at the back of the bridge, observing::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She stands slowly, placing her PADD down onto her seat and looking out at the crew and the Ambassador quickly:: FCO: Maintain our distance from the nebula. OPS: Lieutenant Taylor, work with Lieutenant Mesme and Ensign DeLindt, attempt to refine the sensor readings as best you can...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
SO: I’m also picking up traces of resopolycarbonate, could it be a vessel of some kind?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
*SO*: Tri...tritanium? anything big enough to detect energy signatures?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::holds the tricorder away from her:: CSO: not a chance. I'm the doctor. ~~~CSO: But there is a full shift of nurses and other doctors around too. He needs to learn to delegate.~~~
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::shrugs, like he was actually flying the ship::
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::turns to one of the doctors:: Med_officer: get me a report on the Neurosomatic Technique used on that klingon who keeps shouting at people, restock the trianaline .. and fix that uniform ensign
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Taps his console:: XO: Aye
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Enters the maintenance tube:: Self: The engineers could make these tubes bigger so a normal human could get into them easier.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*, CTO: No energy traces detected.  If it’s a ship it’s either running silent or dead in space.
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Overhearing the conversation between Chief Tactical Officer, and the new Science Assistant:: CTO: Lieutenant, work with Lieutenant Taylor, do your best to identify that object...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::smirks and sighs:: CMO: Done yet?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
*SO*: can we send in a probe to investigate? how are the conditions within the nebula?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::closes the tricorder with a snap:: CSO: Yes, and you're healthier than some horses I've seen in my life. Get out of here and go do your work. I have enough to keep me busy without you distracting me. ::shoos her towards the doors::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Scans the interior:: SO: Wow, it is as large as a large freighter
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
XO: Yes ma'am ::makes his way over to OPS:: OPS: This is why I hate nebula's
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*: A probe might be possible.
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::mutters under his breath:: self: Any life signs, SO?
Host Taq`fan says:
::listens to the conversation, his small eyes almost squinting::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CTO: Nebula's are unpredictable.  ::Points to his console:: CTO: Jeez look at the size of it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::feels very undignified being 'shooed' but goes anyway:: CMO: Fine, fine... ~~~CMO: Go baby sit your assistant, V!~~~ ::leaves::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
OPS: Does it match the basic design of a Ritanai vessel?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
*SO*: stand by, I’m on my way up...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CSO: Teach, its called teach... try it sometime, you might find it refreshing.~~~ ::chuckles and walks over to one of the patients::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She stands and moves up behind the conn, addressing the crew quickly:: *CSO*: Commander Suder, please report to the bridge...CTO: Lieutenant Mesme, once you've completed your scans, bring us to yellow alert. SO: Ensign DeLindt, prepare a probe, to be launched on my order. FCO: Lieutenant Exeter, keep our distance, don't bring us any closer to that object.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::turns frowns at CMO's back and jogs to the TL:: TL: Bridge
Host Taq`fan says:
::watches Xia inquisitively::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CTO: Nope.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Scans the Nebula for life signs::
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Reaches relay 4 and begins repairs and scans::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
*XO*: Way ahead of you, Commander...en route as we speak...
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She turns to the Operation console and smiles:: OPS: Lieutenant Taylor, do your best to identify that vessel, cross-reference with all available databases. Finally, once scans are complete, open hailing frequencies...
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
XO: Ship is still in the same spot as 30 minutes ago.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
*CSO*, CTO: No Life signs.
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::looks over Retinal Imaging Scan of  a fallen Kriosian sparks from deck 3... signals a doc:: Med_officer: Get her some more pain suppressors and get extra biobeds ready just in case.... it's one of those days again ::shudders::
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
self: This relay was burning out.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
OPS: great ::makes his way back to the console, looks up at the Ambassador:: Taq'fan: Excuse me sir, your much more familiar with the Ritanai than we are, could you take a look at these scans please and give us your input
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
self: I am glad I caught it in time or they would have lost half the science stations on this ship.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::opens his tricorder and starts scanning the woman on the biobed:: Lt Martinez: So, Conchita, how are you feeling today? Keeping away from the chocolates? ::smiles at the very pregnant woman::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Prepares the probe::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::strides out onto the bridge and over to the Science Console, nodding to XO as she goes:: SO: Report...
Host Taq`fan says:
::without looking at the console::  CTO: The vessel is not Ritanai.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
XO: Aye.  ::Starts cross-referencing the shape of the mass to the known Database.::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::brings the ship up to yellow alert as per the XO's instructions:: Taq'fan: Could I ask how you know that
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: The nebula contains a ship of unknown origin Ma'am, no life signs.  The probe is ready for launch.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Finishes the repairs and taps his commbadge::*OPS*: Mr. Taylor, send some power through the number 4 relay for a quick test, please.
Host Taq`fan says:
::walks away to the Turbolift::  CTO: I know what Ritanai vessels look like.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::raises eyebrow, smells an Away Team coming on:: SO: what can you tell me about the ship?
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
*EO*: Aye, stand back.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
<Martinez> CMO: Of course doctor. Jonathan had the replicator reprogrammed not to make any chocolate. ::sighs a bit:: But I like it so much.
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CSO/SO: Continue scans. Taq'fan: You're more specialized in this area...is there any known piracy activity, any unidentified craft reported in this region of space?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks slightly dazed for a moment:: Taq'fan: But you couldn’t have seen the console from there... ::trails off::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Taps up a power to Power Relay 4::
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
self: Stand back, right! in this small area even if I stand back I am still right in the middle of the relay.
Host Taq`fan says:
::walks into the turbolift and looks at Mesme::  CTO: You do not always need technology to see what your eyes tell you.  ::the doors close::
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
CMO: How are we doing... From dead quiet to this ..... this place is more unpredictable then the weather on Arcturus 3...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: Lt Martinez: Well, I told him to do that. We don't want you with all those unwanted kilo's after your child is born, now do we?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: Very little unfortunately.  The static in the nebula is interfering with my scans.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CTO: Cool the database says it a freighter of some kind... ::Grunts::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Jau:: MO: Well, I've Conchita for her check-up, and then whatever comes our way next. ::looks around sickbay::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::sighs and takes a look at the probes readings::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::swishes his tail:: All: does anyone else know what just happened then? ::looks at OPS:: OPS: Who’s freighter?
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Takes the readings as the power starts to flow through the relay.  He is satisfied with the readings::*OPS*: Mr. Taylor, the relay is operational so fire her up to full power again.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::realizes it's not actually been sent yet and prepares to launch::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
<Conchita> CMO: I knew you had something to do with that, Doc, but I still curse you every time I have a chocolate craving moment. ::smiles slightly::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
*EO*: Aye. ::Powers up::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CTO/CSO: Lieutenant, Commander, what are your assessments, would you deem it safe to launch a probe, for further investigation?
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Takes a final reading and then heads back to engineering for the rest of his shift unless needed elsewhere::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::stands up and flicks her hair over her shoulder again before turning and looking at XO:: XO: Probe is ready, Commander.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Lt. Martinez: Its ok, you may curse all you want, but you're going to thank me later. ::closes the tricorder:: You're still doing well, and so is the baby. Don't forget to take it easy, and I'll see you in a few days. ::smiles at the woman and watches her leave, before turning to his next patient::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CTO: Donno.
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She nods to the Commander with a smile and looks over at the Operations display:: OPS: Lieutenant, anything on the identity of our friend out there...::She motions towards the viewscreen::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::nods:: XO: It's the only way to see into that nebula without going in ourselves...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
XO: I’m unsure ma'am. If it is a space hulk then it would be fine, but if there is someone aboard that vessel they may see it as an act of aggression
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
XO: She's a huge freighter, which is all we know at the moment.
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Hearing the Caitian's comment, she nods:: CSO: Do you believe the nebular gases may conceal the probe's presence?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
OPS: We always seem to run into enigmas don’t we ::compares the sensor data to the ship database in hopes of finding a match::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
XO: The ships crew can be dead.
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::shakes his head:: self: is it me or is our database always out of date or just plain stupid?
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::Another crew member comes into sickbay as Jau gets an Electrophoresis Analysis ready:: Patient: Welcome to Sickbay...please take a number...     ::he looks around at a sick crew member on the biobed who has just suffered minor chemical burns:: Biobed_patient: Hold up there... your injuries are only minor.. I'm just going to do a few simple tests
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
:bites her lip:: XO: well, if we can see the probe, chances are they would too... but, if we keep an eye out for any energy readings at all and turn tail if we spot any, it should be OK.. ::hold breath::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
OPS: That is a possibility, Lieutenant, however I would not like to make any assumptions...any idea what's in the freighters cargo hold?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Scans the freighter again.::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Nodding the Suder, she looks over at the conn:: FCO: Bring us closer to the nebula, 1/4 impulse...CSO: Fire the probe...keep power levels as low as you can...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the crewman on the biobed, and winces as he sees the burn on his hand. Notices the man's eyes are quite dilated, and that the painkillers had already kicked in:: Crewman: I see you've been a bit unlucky. the painkiller will wear off in a few hours, so I'll treat that hand. ::takes a tissue regenerator and starts treating the hand::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Scans the 'freighter':: XO: No Idea.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::listens to the XO:: Self: Always the explorers
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::exits his readyroom and walks onto the bridge, glancing at the bridge before he head for the command circle and raises his voice::  XO: Report Commander...
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Arrives in engineering and begins monitoring systems again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::takes a deep breath, holds it for a second and nods to SO:: SO: launch probe... ::keeps her eyes clamped on the probe energy levels::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CTO: Chief, keep weapons on standby. Prepare a security team in the event that Commander Black wishes to send over an away team...::She looks up as Black enters the room:: CO: Commander, we have discovered a possibly derelict freighter within the nebula. We have established that it is not native to this region, and there are no register able life signs aboard, sir.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Launches probe while keeping attention on the readings on his console. ::
Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: The probe is launched, and hurtles endlessly into the nebula.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::exchanges the tissue regenerator for the dermal regenerator and heals the skin:: Crewman: Next time, be more careful will you? One of the nurses will take you to one of the wards until the painkillers have worn off. ::motions one of the nurses over and moves over to another biobed::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
SO: watch the readings...first sign of activity, alter probes' course
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: Ay Ma'am.
Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: There is a loud "clunk" as the probe hits the back of the blue screen and drops heavily to the quilted carpet.
Host Taq`fan says:
JUST KIDDING!!!!
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
XO: one question ma'am, if we try to conceal the probe wouldn’t that be a bit suspicious?
MO_LtJG_Hixxan says:
::he performs an analysis of the DNA and Cell structure where the chemicals touched the skin:: biobed_crewmember: just relax, and we should have the test results back in a few minutes...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Understood and you judged my reaction adequately... can we safely send over an away team to investigate ?
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CTO: Yes...hence why I was hoping to use the nebula as natural cover...nothing 'intentional' of course...it just happens to mask the probe's signature...
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::observing probe and humming to himself::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CO: Doubtful, unless we ourselves enter the nebula...::She looks to Taylor and Suder for confirmation::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::smiles:: XO: Of course ::turns back to his console and ponders::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::bites her bottom lip gently, leaving a little mark where her teeth are::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Nods:: CO: Small Away Team, sir, in a Runabout.
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
XO: Hhmm, that would be a risk since it's probably the cause why that freighter is there now... stuck... ::glances at the viewscreen::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::quickly decides on a course of action to take with the patient::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks up at XO again:: XO: Er...no. I recommend against that, sir... well, at this time anyway...
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CO: I concur...::She looks over and nods to Taylor and Suder:: CO: There is a high level of static activity in the nebula, which could interfere with power transfer...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::nods to CO in agreement::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks over at Jau:: MO: How's it going?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
All: We could always just ignore it and continue our patrol ::smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Thinking, she looks over to the Operation console and wanders over in that directly slowly:: OPS: Lieutenant, do your best to put the freighter on the viewscreen. Get in as close as you can...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks, eyebrow raised at CTO::
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
CTO: I like that suggestion ::grins::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
XO: With Shield Modifications to the Runabout we can sustain more rough and puff in a Nebula.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::moves from patient to patient, treating them as needed, talks to some of them quite sternly about recklessness, and threatening that if it happens again, they can heal like in the Stone Age... with difficulty::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: Telemetry now coming in from the probe, ma'am.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::doesn’t like the sound of 'rough and puff', keeps eyes on probe energy levels::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She shakes her head:: CTO: That's an option I would like to avoid at all costs...OPS: Work with the Engineering Teams and Lieutenant Exeter, get on it...CSO: Commander...see if you could find a way to decrease the static charge in that section of the nebula...it might ease up on our scanners.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: It appears to be a very old freighter.  Time has burned it quite thoroughly it would appear.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::holds a hand up to CO, as if to say 'gimme a second':: SO: approximate age?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Lieutenant, be sure to send your suggested alterations to the CTO and CSO for review, I want to have as many views as possible on this situation...
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::smiles at the FCO:: CO: We might be able to reach the ship in a runabout, although if someone has befallen it that we cannot detect the chances are a runabout would not be able to escape
Host Taq`fan says:
ACTION: Through the flickering, the image of a freighter can just about be seen
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CSO: about 300 years, Ma'am.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Aye, Captain.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::motions one of the doctors over to him and has her take over, then walks into his office:: Computer: Add notes to sickbay database. If any crewmember comes in for an injury sustained during holodeck time, doing some extreme sport with the safeties turned off or something like that... let them suffer for a while. Close addition.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CO; seems our stranded ship is rather old, sir... about 300 years. is it worth going in to investigate at all? ::glances up at him, waiting for an answer::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Gets up and heads for the turbolift, halts at the doorway.::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::frowns as he hears the CSO's comment::  CSO: 300 years..? Can you verify that ?
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
:: warns shuttlebay to prepare a Runabout::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She walks over to Black and stands close to him:: CO: It may be beneficial to find out what caused it to be left adrift. Three-hundred years old or not, the effects could still be present in this region...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::scans through data on screen again:: CO: Yup, this is one old ship, sir, 300 years...verified...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::fumes in his office for a few minutes and returns to the main area to continue with the consultations.::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Proceed?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::makes a full sensor sweep of the area::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: I would agree, besides, it is an opportunity to view history from up close... ::smiles::
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
CO: Sir, can't we just tow her out?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
CO: Of course, if you anted to go in there, I could modify several buoys at intervals along two parallel lines to attract the static...that should somewhat clear a path for us...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
OPS: Yes, Lieutenant...look into the possibilities...
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
CO: Aye ::Taps his commbadge:: *EO*: Meet me in Shuttlebay 1 bring a full Engineering team.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Continues his walk into the TL::
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
*OPS*: Aye sir.  What’s the job?
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles at the same time as Black and looks over to Taylor and nods as she hears Blacks approval:: CSO: Get working on it as a possibility...SO: Ensign, are there any signs of a breathable atmosphere on that vessel?
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::decides it a good time for the junior officers to work with patients, and remains in the background, watching them work, and offering suggestions every now and again::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
*EO*: We are going to modify a runabout.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Peers at the gas spectrometry scans. ::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
TL: Shuttlebay 1
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
CSO: Once you're complete, report to the shuttlebay...I'm going to want you on a possible away team...understood? ::She looks over to Suder and smiles::
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
*OPS*: Understood, En route to Shuttlebay 1.
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::tries to locate any biological signatures on the ship, incase the crew were still there, if not alive::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
XO: The atmosphere seems breathable, but after 300 years it's probably pretty stale.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::nods:: SO: get down to Deck 14 and modify our buoys to emit negative energy...that should attract the positive nature of the static...I’ll run over the figures from here...
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
CTO/SO: Lieutenant, Ensign, I want you too to look into the possibility which Mr. Exeter mentioned... towing the freighter out by tractor beam...
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Grabs a blue tool vest for the modifications to the runabout and heads for the shuttlebay with 3 other engineers::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
CO: Aye Sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
SO: Understood. Transmit an analysis to Shuttlebay One. The shuttle crew may require EVA suites, if we go over...I'd like to know what we're walking into...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
XO: Aiy sir... ::glances up quickly before turning and taking her seat::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Tapping her comm. badge, she smiles over at Black as the pair of them begin to start working as a very efficient team:: *CMO*: Commander Xia to Sickbay, Commander Varesh, please respond.
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Starts working on a system of conducting buoy nets::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CO: Yes sir ::tries to compute a rough estimate of the freighters weight::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::wonders why the XO smiles so much, it's unnerving!::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Gets out of the TL and heads to the Shuttlebay computing on his padd power output ratios::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods in satisfaction as the med tech correctly treats a break, and taps his badge:: *XO*: Varesh here. How can I help?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Investigates possible towing options on another corner of his console.::
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::calculates how many buoys will be needed, and at what intervals::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::looks at his XO::  XO: Commander, better take the CSO, CMO, FCO and OPS with you... we will coordinate things from here...
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::As the signal comes through, she grabs her PADD and begins checking several pieces of data, downloading all the sensor scans onto her personal display:: *CMO*: Commander, we are preparing for a possible away team to a derelict freighter. Please send one of your medics for away team assignment...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::sets the numbers on screen for SO:: XO: where do you need me, sir?
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Looks gratefully at his Chief for assisting.  :: CSO: I thought I was meant to assist you Ma'am.
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
*XO*: Derelict ship? I'd rather take this one myself. Who knows what could happen.
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
::Walks into the shuttlebay and checks out the Runabout from the exterior::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::She smiles to Suder and heads towards the lift:: CSO: You're coming with me, Commander...prepare for away team duty...::She looks over Commander:: CO: Permission to leave the bridge, sir?
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::laughs:: SO: team effort...I prefer it that way... anyway...that said, I think I need to leave you in charge here. take care of my console. ::looks back at SCI I:: numbers are set and ready to rock...
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
::Arrives at the shuttlebay and follows the OPS into the bay::
SO_Ens_DeLindt says:
::Looks proud and nervous, at the same time.::  CSO: Thank you Ma'am.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
OPS: What are we modifying it to do, sir?
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Permission granted, good luck , Commander... be sure to notify me once all modifications are complete....
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::informs the staff where he's going and heads into his office to get his medkit, then heads for the doors:: *XO*: Shuttlebay one?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks back at his readings:: Self: Into the fire again...
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::grabs a science kit from under her chair, sets her tricorder and phaser on her belt, and follows XO:: XO: lets try and stay in one piece shall we? ::enters TL::
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
FCO: Lieutenant Exeter, you're with me...::She enters the lift with Suder and waits for the conn officer to follow them::
FCO_LtJG_Exeter says:
::grunts and mutters while he's heading in a slow pace to the TL::
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::while walking along to the TL, he checks his personal weapons, knowing there is a phaser in the medkit to put on his belt::
OPS_Lt_Taylor says:
EO: Begin modifying the Shield Grid to invert this frequency.  ::Hands the EO a Padd:: Boost the power gain from the Warp Engines.  Ok?  We got 30 Minutes.  Hop to it.
CSO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::checks phaser is fully charged and set on stun, sets it back on her belt::
Host CO_Capt_Black says:
::makes his way to the CTO's station::  CTO: All Right, Chief...what have we got...
CMO_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Shuttlebay 1.
EO_Ens_Stronghorn says:
OPS: We'll have it done in 20
XO_LtCmdr_Xia says:
::Checking down at her PADD, Xia taps in several commands, to have various teams at the ready in the shuttlebay:: CSO: Ready for adventure, Commander? ::She smiles slyly as she exits the lift::
Host Taq`fan says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Scimitar
Season 1 , Episode 29  (Mission #210)
“Best Before” Part 1

Original Air Date: 10211.25
Executive Producer Nick Beckwith
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