Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10710.29

Starring:

Julie Léger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager
			and	Lorianna

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister	

Andrew James		as	[AXO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			and	Vulcan
			
Einar Sigurðsson                as            [CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto
			and	[SO] Frane

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

				

Absent:

Rob Lemmens		as 	[XO] Commander Zoran Abmeraz	

Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic

Summary - USS Scimitar - SD 10710.29 - Controversy over going to the surface or not going to the surface is ongoing.  Raven is expecting the crew to visit her planet, but will they?

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AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::at the OPS console::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grunts and starts rubbing his forehead:: SO: I don't know!!! I'm asking you, how the hell should we do this? You're the science geek.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::steps onto the bridge, noting how well her hair matches her new red collar::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::sitting behind his desk in his ready room::

<SO_Frane> CTO: Sorry sir...but this is not something we do everyday. ::wipes his nose, allergies acting up::

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::sits herself down to the flight console, next to OPS:: OPS: So, what do you think?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Hmm, your hair suits your uniform… or your uniform suits your hair. Something like that!
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::smiles and turns to her console, logging in for the first time:: OPS: What's the word on going to the surface?

<SO_Frane> CTO: Okay sir.....we are going over the sensor data from that...Ferengi probe or what it was, and we are trying to see if we can match the same energy signatures.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: The word is Kerfuzzle.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::wonders where the FCO is with that report::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Well.....do that, and then....do something with the deflector....and yeah, I'll be on the Bridge....firing at something. BACK TO WORK!
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: I believe MacAllister is waiting for a report of your time spent with the Amazonians.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::storms out of the room::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
OPS: Oh, damn! I was so excited I forgot... thanks for reminding me. ::gets up and moves to the ready room, ringing the chime::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Turbolift: Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Door: Enter!
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::glances over at the Vulcan next to him, eyeing him curiously:: LtCmdr: Yeah...I'm pissed, it's a human thing...get over it. ::returns his stare to the door::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::steps through the door, trying to keep her cheeks from turning as red as her hair:: CO: I'm so sorry, sir. I have that report you wanted... kind of.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::raises an eyebrow in a very Vulcan way for a human:: FCO: Kind of?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::walks out of the turbolift onto the Bridge and over to his tactical station:: TO: Relieved.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: I have it logged into the system... but I forgot the PADD in my quarters. I'm sorry, sir.

<Vulcan> ::raises an eyebrow:: CTO: Quite illogical, but as you are human it is quite understandable.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns around eyeing the Vulcan angrily just as the doors close again::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Then you'll just have to tell me the highlights.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes over Tactical:: AXO: Sir, the science team is working on the deflector theory.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Something the matter? You look like Mussolini on a bad hair day.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::runs his hand through his hair::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::carries on trying to devise a way to detect the satellites::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: Right... I think we can trust the Amazons, sir. I think Lorianna can be a great help in understanding their ways, and we have an understanding that there won't be any fighting for mates should we decide to go to the surface.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
AXO: We need to get back to the point of origin to test my theory. Any chance the beer pong champion over there ::motions for the ready room:: is ready for that?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Well there's a start... I don't suppose there's any chance that they'll learn to accept our command structure is there?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Beer pong? That wasn't in the Starfleet handbook... ::confused:: And until we find a way to detect the satellites I don't think we're moving.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::shakes his head, then grins thinking back to the beer pong tournament he and Mac held on campus once:: AXO: Never mind....just get me something to shoot at until then.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: I wouldn't count on it, sir. I have no idea how long they've been a matriarchal society, but I'm pretty sure it's been long enough to make our way of life seem completely alien.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Then we'll have to get Lorianna to mediate for us. ::looks up slightly:: Computer: Lorianna?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: How about taking a shot at fixing your hair?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
AXO: It's called out of bed look....never mind.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Ah yes, the escapades of a permanently aroused human ::grins an andorian teeth bearing grin::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins, then starts running a tactical scenario::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::is getting closer to finding a way to detect the satellites::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: I guess she's busy... let's get to the bridge and see what everyone else is up to.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
All: Right, look sharp, MacAllister will be here soon I'm guessing.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::nods, allowing the Captain to leave first::

<Lorianna>  ::appears in the Captains ready room::

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::starts firing at a Romulan warbird in the scenario, preparing for a dance with the 1980's look-a-likes::

<Lorianna>  CO:  I apologize, I was engaged elsewhere.

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
Lorianna: Battle Chess?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::stands up just as Lorianna appears:: Lorianna: Ah, just the person, did you manage to get in touch with Raven about those field generators?

<Lorianna>  FCO:  No, it was an educational program.

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
Lorianna: ... Like Battle Chess?

<Lorianna>  CO:  They are working on it Captain.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Lorianna: That is good news, I don't suppose they gave any estimate as to when it would be ready to go? ::smiles::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::keeps working, trying a new avenue::

<Lorianna>  CO:  No Captain.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Lorianna: Ok, I'd appreciate it if you could keep me informed.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
Lorianna: Can I ask you a personal question, Lorianna?

<Lorianna>  FCO:  Affirmative.

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
Lorianna: Does Raven seem very different from how you remember her? Or the Amazons in general, for that matter?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::the Scimitar gets destroyed in the simulation::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: Okay....new approach.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::sees the results of the simulation he was observing:: CTO: You'll have to do better than that. I think your aim is off. Still.

<Lorianna>  FCO: Not particularly.  Raven does seem a bit more serious though.  Although, she has had alot of responsibility lately,

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
AXO: Well...that was us against three warbirds....one is equal to this vessel...
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: No excuse, Lieutenant.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
AXO: I won't have to for any when we're dead anyway.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::resets the simulation::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Well try the rookie level first ::grins::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::nods:: Lorianna: Thank you.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::doesn't reply...who the hell was he to criticize him::

<Lorianna>  FCO:  You are most welcome.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Lorianna: I'd appreciate it if you could be our link to Raven for the time being, she still seems less than willing to speak to me directly.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::destroyes one warbird with a quantum torpedo straight to its Bridge:: AXO: How's that?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::manoeuvres the Scimitar away from the remaining 2::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::is 10 minutes closer to a solution than he was 10 minutes ago:: CTO: Better.

<Lorianna>  CO:  Of course Captain.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Lorianna: Thank you. ::smiles warmly at Lorianna::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::looks to the captain in that 'can I speak to you' kind of way::

<Lorianna>  :: smiles warmly at the CO:: CO:  You are more than welcome.

<SO_Frane> *CTO*: Sir, this is Frane...we have all the data ready. We are ready to at least attempt...::sneezes:: Sorry, I said we are ready to attempt the theory at the entry point.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Shall we? ::motions toward the door::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: Could I have a word with you in private, first?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks up at the ready room door wondering to smile or not depending on who comes out of it first::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*SO*: Fine...great, uhm. Good job. Just keep it handy, and don't tell the Captain...I'll brief him.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::nods:: Lorianna: Could you excuse us?

<Lorianna>  CO:  Of course Captain.  ::disappears::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: What's on your mind Ensign?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: I think you should share with some of the crew why you trust Lorianna so much. I trust her as well, but in my last few days as counsellor, a number of the crew showed distrust in both the AI... and yourself.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Mac! I McGuyver'd the deflector! It's ready.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Self: Ah to be kept in the loop...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns to the AXO:: AXO: I thought you were just here for decoration, sir. ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: I don't need to explain my decisions to any member of this crew but let me tell you this... Lorianna is not an artificial intelligence, she is a sentient being who should be given the same consideration as any other sentient being. Not to mention that we went aboard her ship and although she was capable of destroying us and everyone else for half a parsec... she didn't. Right now I trust her with my life.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
::nods:: CO: I understand that, sir, but I think you'll agree this is not the best place for the crew to grow distrustful of their Captain.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Look, right now the Amazonians are the only allies we have, and if Lorianna is our only way of keeping them on out side then so be it but I will not have my judgement questioned by anyone, least of all the lower ranks, am I clear Ensign?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: Permission to speak freely, Captain?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Have you not been?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: Not completely, no.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Then speak.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::wonders what's going on in the ready room::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: You're coming off very badly right now, sir. Without those 'lower ranks' this ship cannot function to the point we need in order to get home, which should be our main worry at this point. So, in my opinion, both as a former counsellor AND a member of this crew, I think the lower ranks have every right to hear why you trust these people, especially if you expect them to do their duty with confidence and competence.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::is wondering at what point he'll find a way to detect satellites::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Let me get this straight... you want me to drop what I'm doing, gather everyone on this ship to drop what THEY're doing, gather them all in one place and explain to them why I trust Lorianna and the Amazonians just so they can go about their duties with a smile on their faces? ::shouting that last part:: Unless you haven't noticed, we're in an Alternate reality where there is NO Federation, NO Starfleet and the place is run by FERENGI with bloody Romulan bodyguards!!! Excuse me for TRYING to figure out a way to get home!!!!
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
CO: Thirty seconds over the comm is all it would take. Tell them what you've told me, tell them that the Amazons are out only allies, that Lorianna could have destroyed us but didn't. Let them know their Captain, who they're supposed to be able to trust with their LIVES is working on a way to get them home!! That's all it takes! ::breathes heavily, turns, and walks out, not caring if she wasn't dismissed::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::punches a wall HARD::

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