Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10306.30

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as	Captain Brian Black – CO
Eldad Ben-Tovim	as	Commander Maor – XO
			…and…
Chris Dickinson 	as	Lieutenant Marla Enki – CSO
Jason Rehberg		as	Lieutenant Dynar Lemmick – CMO
Jay Green		as	Ensign Rowan Delar – CIV
David James		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak – MO
Sarah Moore		as	Ensign Brenna Moore – OPS
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	Lieutenant John Exeter – FCO
Gina Toye		as	Lieutenant JG Karla Leasha – CEO
…with…
Christopher Gibson	as	Green Star Official Zax

Lilia Perfeito		as	U.S.S. Scimitar Substitute SM

The USS Scimitar remains away from danger while her senior crew dives right into it.

They have just arrived on the mining colony of Parsis VIII.

While above ground the planet could almost be an expensive resort, just a few Km under the surface another very different world exists. It is a filthy place filled with people who don't want to be there but for some reason must. It is exactly in these dark surroundings that we find the crew of the Scimitar.

Their mission is simply to gather information, but how simple is that?

=/\= =/\= “Under The Cover Of Darkness – Part One” =/\= =/\=

CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Standing with the Captain::  CO: When do we get going, sir?
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Glances cautiously around him, he tries to keep his attention focused on the conversations around him as he glances from time to time behind him to make sure the MO is keeping up with his pace:: MO: Now, do you remember what we're aiming at? ::Slows so he could walk beside the MO::

ACTION: The artificial lighting sheds dark shadows in the corners - they could hide anything, from children to hired assassins.

CO_Capt_Nitram says:
:.glances at the CSO as he watches the viewscreen, hoping to receive word from team's 2 and 3 momentarily::  CSO: As soon as teams 2 and 3 are on the scene and actively doing their duties... we will passively scan the area and make a ground survey...
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::walk towards the bar with her tray in hand nervous about her contacts imminent approach::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::Sitting at a table, wondering who their contact is:: self: I hate these assignments!
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Is Strolling along behind the XO, taking in the scenery:: XO: Er, Green Star people.
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Nods:: MO: And do you know what will happen if we'll fail? ::Raises an eyebrow in warning::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@ ::Grins:: XO: I get to kickass?
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::playing with his Cardassian phaser:: Self: why am I waiting
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Sees the newcomer and approaches pulling out her scratch pad:: FCO: What can I get you stranger?

#ACTION: The Luna Inn lounge is far from being your regular bar. It is filled with unpleasant, often violent people. The Drinks come in all shapes, sizes and colors, much like the people there.

XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@MO: Right, right after you'll meet the end of my phaser in.. ::Pauses, he gestures towards a group of people standing at a dark group, studying them:: That's them. Send a signal to the CO about the beginning of our mission and meet me near them as you finish. ::Moves away towards the group of people::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: Some guy called Lex would be fine ::smiles::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::looks down adjusting her skimpy costume and settles herself on the FCO’s lap:: FCO: I think I can help you with that...for a price
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Taps the side of her generic non-aligned tricorder::  CO: I can't believe these things.  We certainly are spoiled, sir... can't even get an accurate scan of myself.

@ACTION: The particular group the XO has chosen is a filthy bunch of miner-like humanoids. They don't seem very interested in the newcomers

CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::nods in acknowledgement of the XO's signal commencing his mission profile::  CSO: Now, now, Lieutenant... don't be ungrateful, Starfleet gave us these pieces of scrap metal for a reason... ::smiles::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::looks at OPS and shakes his head:: OPS: I was supposed to meet a person called LEX in the bar, not to dame some dealing with a barmaid.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: It is better than nothing, I suppose.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#FCO: Well if you want to talk to Lex you have to deal with this bar maid...unless you're not interested...::gets up and starts walking away slowly::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Strolls over to the miners with a grin on his face::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Pauses near the group, he gestures to the CIV to take a stand near them to watch his back:: Random Person: I'm looking for someone, and I have a feeling you know who he is and where he is. So, question is.. How long is this going to take?
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: Fine with me! If this Lex had something important to tell me he'll show up. Now be a dear and get me a scotch.
SM_Lilia says:
@<Man>::looks the XO from top to bottom and laughs on his face::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Walks over to the bar and retrieves the bottle of scotch and a glass, as she puts it on the table she drops a small Starfleet insignia in the bottom of it and returns to the bar::

#ACTION: Somewhere in the bar a fight begins for some reason. There is a lot of hustle but most people just don't care. Seems they are used to it.

MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Grabs the man by the throat and slams him against the wall::

@ACTION: The rest of the group surround the MO. They don't look happy.

FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::Looks up at the fight and fills his glass:: Self: just my luck, I really hate these assignments!
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Grins at the man and takes out a concealed knife and holds it at the mans throat:: Man: Wanna be more cooperative?
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Smiles widely and walks towards the man:: Man: You see, K’tar here doesn't like people laughing. He feels that if he can't laugh then no one else can too. So, you don't want to make him unhappy.. Do you? ::Motions the MO to hit him again::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::watches the FCO from across the room...she is fully aware of who he is and wonders when he's going to notice who he's dealing with::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Swears she can do better with this p.o.s., and sits down cross-legged in place, and opens the back of the scanner.  Switching two wires, she reboots it and gets a lovely green blank screen::

@ACTION: The man gets up looking angrily at the two. Behind them, six more surround the group, holding metallic bats.

MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Gives the man a scratch on his neck with his knife::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
::refills his glass again,  then hearing the SF logo fall in his glass. He pick it out of his glass and smiles. Looking at the bottle he decides to empty it anyhow.::

@ACTION: The man escapes and is only scratched. Three other hold the MO and take his knife.

SM_Lilia says:
<Man2>@XO: You friend here will not leave this place. If you want to, you better run
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Smirks, he turns around as he hears several more footsteps. He pauses as he notices the new arrivals:: All: Ten against three? I'm for that. ::Jumps at the nearest one, making him drop his club and taking it:: Bring it on. ::Hits one of the men that hold the MO, he motions the CIV to start fighting::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Kerak thrashes out at the three men, roaring out loud::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::smiles unsure whether he's continued drinking for the benefit of his cover or just for the sake of not leaving it empty...but admires the respect for good alcohol::
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::patiently pacing the S.S. Valtain's bridge he glancing at the CSO from time to time, observing her efforts in getting a piece of scrap metal to work::

#ACTION: At the bar things have calmed down. Again it is as nothing has happened.

FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
::emptying his glass he  motions for  'barmaid'::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Switches those wires back, then pulls another one, eliciting a small spark::  Self: <Censored>.  ::Plugs the wire back in and watches as the scanner works slightly better::

@ACTION: The fight is unequal but the miners end up with several scratches. The MO and XO on the other hand end up with some brand new bruises.

OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::walks over seductively slow so no one around the bar will assume there's anything unusual going on::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Grabs someone by the end and rams into the ground::

@ACTION: When they finally get a break to look around, the MO and XO realize the CIV is gone.

OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Leans over the table:: FCO: anything I can get you now?
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::Looks at her amused:: OPS: Oh, aye, if your mother and father saw you now. You’re Lex I assume?
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Pauses, he breaths heavily as he scans the crowd. With a frown, he notices something is missing:: MO: Where's Chuck?
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@XO: Where did that fool go! ::shouts above the screaming::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Smells the distinctive scent of carbon as a chip burns out from her tinkering... in frustration and blind logic, she attempts to reroute around the chip, then realizes there's no way to do that::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@MO: I suggest we get out of here and start looking for him. ::Glances around, he notices a bar nearby:: That place might be a good place to start looking.

@ACTION: In the distance a man appears under the shadows. Suddenly the miners go away. The man quickly disappears also.

OPS_Ens_Lex says:
FCO: that's right..."some guy named Lex"...and you are my contact from the Scimitar, Exeter
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@XO: Over there! ::Points::

@ACTION: On the ground, in the general direction where the man was there are signs of another fight and something, or someone being dragged.

XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@MO: After him. ::Start running after the evasive figure::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Runs ahead of the XO::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: I'll be back in a few minutes, sir.  Going to see if I can find some replacement parts... Self: Serves me right.

@ACTION: They see a vehicle in the distance, no more signs of anyone.

CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: Acknowledged....
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: Nope Hearon, well that's undercover name. So what do you have for me, don't wanna spend a minute longer here then necessary.
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Continues running at the direction of the vehicle::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::After being acknowledged, she walks off the Bridge and down a deck to where she remembers getting this thing.  Rustling around, she manages to find a chip which might work, or might not.  Switching them out, she finds out she's back where she started, and gives up, taking things as they are::

@ACTION: The XO and MO run through dark streets, there are a few people who look curiously but then go about their business.

OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::shifts her eyes towards one of the tables where a man is sitting alone:: FCO: he's your mark…Green Star...in here everyday...once in a while he bring a friend...a Valtese friend...high official...not here today though...but he always has the best stuff...probably an ambassador...they're used to being pampered
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Still running..::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: does have any guards? If not I say we start liquoring him up.
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Stops running:: XO: Its no good.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Settles herself down on his lap:: FCO: I have all my data and logs in the back room...you'll need them...::adjusts herself to get comfy:: or we can stay out here and have people think you're...well you know...::smiles::

@ACTION: The XO and MO reach a crossroad. No signs of the vehicle.

CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::She walks back to the Bridge, to find the CO still standing there, and thinks she didn't miss much::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Nods, he slows down to a slow walk:: MO: Fine, then where should we go now?
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: let's have a look at those data & logs then first.
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@XO: We can’t split up, it’s too dangerous.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Grins mischievously:: FCO:I was hoping you'd say that ::gets up and heads for the back room gently swaying her hips as she moves::
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::glances at the CSO as she re-enters the bridge::  CSO: Welcome back Lieutenant...you found what you where looking for ?
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: I found as best as I'm going to get, sir
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@MO: Naturally. ::Glances to his right and frowns:: Left it is. ::He begins walks towards his left::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@XO: Stop! We don’t know which way to go, its pointless to just wander around this tip!
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#::Shakes his head and follows the OPS in a quick pace::<whispers> OPS: I wanna get off this crappy place ASAP, so quit the role.
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@MO: You got another suggestion then? Because I'm open for a sound suggestion. One that doesn't involve getting us beat up by groups of armed people.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::whispers to the FCO:: FCO: this "role" has kept me alive for three months and I don't know when I get to leave so you damn well play along or you'll get us both killed
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
CSO: Understood, team's 2 and 3 are currently running their assigned mission profiles which means we will be beaming down as soon as the passive scans have been completed...
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::walks into the room watches as some other patrons follow the two with their eyes::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: Acknowledged, sir
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#<whispers> OPS: Would look a bit stupid with my 'wife' and 'son' at that table. :;nodding too the CEO and EO::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Looks on the ground, searching for any clues::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Nods:: MO: I guessed so. Let's head back to the bar to get some information; maybe we'll get lucky and find something about the CIV too. Come on. ::Makes his way back towards the bar::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::closes the door behind him:: FCO: and you think that hasn't happened before around here...you don't know what I've had to do to maintain this image...and this is my first assignment...so please cut me some slack before I cut your throat ::to punctuate this she whips out a small knife from her garter and presses it against his throat::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Shrugs and follows the XO::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: You’re very close in this being your last assignment, ensign!
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#FCO: Well I was given permission to do whatever necessary to prevent my cover being blown...this is a very sensitive area...you want to know if that man has guards...nearly everybody on this planet is his guard ::backs off and puts the knife away sitting down on a box in the corner::

@ACTION: The colorful lights of the bar glow in the distance. There is a lot of activity of people going in and out.

FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: Great so getting him would mean a Bar fight between three against the whole bar. And he probably has a liver de size of Ireland so getting him drunk would be hard.
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Enters the bar, the smell of smoke quickly dazes him:: MO: Nice joint. ::Makes his way towards the bar::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::Looks up:: FCO:I didn't say that ::pulls a small vial from her bodice::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Wanders off to a corner of the bar::
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::walks over to the tactical console as the familiar "bleep" sounds, indicating that the passive sensor sweeps have been completed and quickly accesses the findings::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: problem is if we get him <censored> faced, how do we get him out of the bar and back on our ship.
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Looks around the place and walks towards some rough looking men::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Looks over the Captain's shoulder, then points at a reading::  CO: This reading matches ones we received from scanning Krios Prime.
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::nods at the CSO::  CSO: Correct, Lieutenant... these readings show it to be a few hundred meters below the surface...
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::grabs a bottle of smuggled Romulan ale off of one of the shelves, opens the vial and drops in a small blue pill::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: I'll start a Bar fight, you and the rest of my party head for the transporter co-ordinates with our 'guest'.
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
::Holds her tongue against saying anything along the lines of "I know how to interpret sensor scans"::  CO: Aye, sir.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#FCO: That won't work...green star is too well organized, by the time you got out the door you're be mobbed and killed
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Nods in the direction of some men::
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::glances at the CSO::  CSO: It seems to be in the neighborhood of the Luna Inn, the place where our teams are located as well... it may be our key to access that underground facility of some sort...
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: That's why I'm gonna make this the biggest bar fight this puny bar has ever seen.
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#Ops: or I could place some Explosive charges on the walls and let them go off. In the Confusion we get our man.
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::hands him the bottle:: FCO:I wouldn't count on that ::lifts up her skirt hem a few inches to reveal a deep scar:: FCO: The first week I was here four hundred people were brawling over a card game they were all watching and betting on
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
FCO: you're best bet is to get him drunk...he'll have to leave willingly...the tablet I put in there is an inhibitor
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::wanders to the bar and orders several shots of the local strong stuff::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: Okay we will do it your way. :;stands up, I'll just keep a eye on him from the bar::
GS_Official_Zax says:
@::Sitting in the corner of the Luna Inn Lounge, sipping his drink and observing the crowd. He notices several new faces, a Zaldan and a Bajoran that seem out of place. He eyes the Bajoran and could swear he looks familiar. Sipping his drink once more he continues to skim the crowd, never losing sight of the large Bajoran::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
Yeah, I’m looking at my food and my food is looking back
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
FCO: he's already had a bottle...if you were to persuade him to try some of our fine stock...as your compliments, he might loosen up a little
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Gets served and downs the shots, letting out a sigh::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
#OPS: You do it, just say it was from me with my compliments.
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
CSO: Lieutenant, you ready for this....?  ::programs the transporters, logging in the coordinates::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Pauses as he feels a set of eyes focused on him, he turns to face the crowed and begins tracking the figure that found him so interesting::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#FCO:I have to get back out these soon it's almost time for my show, but if you come out behind me adjusting your clothing it'll look natural ::kisses him roughly before grabbing the bottle and exiting the room quickly::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
CO: If by "this," you mean "trusting my life to this rust bucket’s transporter system"... no, sir.  But let's go.
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Barman: Nice dump you got yourself here, ::Grins::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::looks back just long enough to make sure he's smeared with lipstick::
GS_Official_Zax says:
@::Placing his glass down, he reaches into his deep pockets and pulls out a Romulan data-pad, quite likely stolen from a Romulan instillation and used for his own devices. Tapping several controls, he begins to access Green Star Intelligence files, and information on known Starfleet Operatives::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
@OPS: Aye aye :: Walks out the room slowly adjusting his clothes:: Self: Karla Is gonna have me on the block!
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
::smiles as he taps the necessary buttons and activates the transporter::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
@::takes spot a few metres away from the XO::XO: Paranoid place init

ACTION: The CO and CSO are beamed right outside the Luna Inn Lounge.

ACTION - In a shimmer of light, Captain Nitram and Jenii Enki are beamed just outside of the Luna Inn. Did Nitram materialize with his head on backward? Oops, sorry...::Fixes that::.

XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Narrows his eyes thoughtfully as he notices something, he raises from his seat and begins making his way towards the end of the bar. Soon disappearing in the crowed::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::walks over to the GS official's table placing the bottle and a new glass in front of him:: GS: compliments of the Terran ::gestures towards the FCO::
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
@::Looks around, taking in her surroundings::  CO: A little color, some wall paper, and this place would... never mind, sir.
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@:: Gives up talking to the barman and wanders to a empty table::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
@::smiles and nods to the GS_Official::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::smiles:: GS: anything you need before my performance sir?
GS_Official_Zax says:
@::He looks up at the girl Lex. Her threat limit: Green. Her presence does not effect his day at all:: OPS: I don't accept gifts...take it away please.
CO_Capt_Nitram says:
@::nods at the CSO::  CSO: Remember your role, Miss Enki...  ::makes his way to the entrance to the Luna Inn::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@OPS: You've heard the man, move it. Now.
GS_Official_Zax says:
@::Looks Lex over once and then over towards the Bajoran man nearby:: XO: ...and who would you be?
CSO_Lt_Enki says:
@::Follows the CO, putting a scowl on her face.  Have to at least look like a murderer... although she's a petite blond knockout::
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
@::looks bewildered:: Self: okay that means we go to plan b, blow the place up.
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Nods at the GS Official:: GS: Nivan, Savon. At your service. ::Turns to look around him for a moment before returning his attention at the GS official:: This seat taken?
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::recognizes the man:: XO/GS: of course sirs ::takes the bottle and raises her eyebrow towards the FCO before returning the bottle to the bar::
GS_Official_Zax says:
@::He looks at Savon with curiosity and motions for him to sit:: XO: Have a seat Mr. Savon...
FCO_Lt_Hearon says:
@::tries to spot the MO somewhere::
MO_Ens_K’tar says:
@::Tries to start up a conversation with a man near him, gives up after a few seconds::
XO_Cmdr_Savon says:
@::Nods, he sits down beside the GS official::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::walks up to the small dirty stage with a pole in the center of it::
OPS_Ens_Lex says:
#::begins her stretching hoping to be stopped before any of her fellow Starfleet officers see her doing her little routine::

ACTION - As Exeter considers making a scene with an explosion, it seems that someone has beaten him to it. With a loud crash, and a wave of heat, the shop across from the Luna Inn erupts in flame, sending Black and Enki flying, covered in minor burns. People scream and glass fills the Luna Inn as windows break and heat fills the room...

=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=