Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10802.25

Starring:

Julie Léger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager	
			and	Governor Prhatten
			and	Hospital Staff/Patients
			and	Lone Figure			

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister	

Andrew James		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			and	Vulcan SO
			
Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic
			 
Einar Sigurðsson                as            [CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto

Summary: The USS Scimitar is in orbit around O'Ryans planet.  They have been told that they are looking for a dead man.  Is this so, or are they being lead astray?

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CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::enters the Bridge again:: XO: The fighters have cleared the streets sir, I put them on continuous patrol of the area.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::moves to another person and run a dermal regenerator over her head::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Good work, Lieutenant. You have the bridge. ::goes to the ready room and rings the door chime::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Yes sir. ::walks over to the centre chair and sits down::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::in his ready room trying to contact SFC for any intelligence they can offer on the situation::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::rings the ready room chime again::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::doesn't look up from his screen:: Door: Enter!
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::enters the ready room:: CO: Sir, I had a nice chat with Governor Prhatten and with a Mr. S'Tan.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Let me guess... each one says the other started it?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: S'Tan is supposed to be dead, but he's not. To be perfectly honest with you Sir, I don't trust Prhatten. There are some important moral issues here that he can't answer and I believe S'Tan when he says he didn't attack our away team.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::moves to another patient and runs his tricorder::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'd like to make further contact with S'Tan, with your permission.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::looks thoughtful:: XO: I suppose there is a possibility that Phratten doesn’t know S'Tan is still alive, but if he does then that suggests a conspiracy.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Well, he does know now, and he didn't look too happy about it. Almost as if S'Tan knows too much.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: See if you can get a fix on S'Tan's location, I want a chat with him.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'd like to go down and meet S'Tan in person. Our transmissions could easily be watched.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@ ::quickly turns around and searches the medical equipment:: Outloud Where is the Anabolic Protoplases?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: I want him brought here under heavy guard, we can't risk encountering him in his own territory.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@ ::turns back to the person as he gasps for air:: Self: Damn
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::Moves back to the patient and see blood coming out of his mouth::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Sir, I don't think that is a wise course of action. Think about it, he won't leave his people in their struggle. Would you leave your crew in the middle of a fire fight? Besides, he might be more eager to talk if we get onto his terms. I think we need to view him as a government leader, not a terrorist as Prhatten would have us believe.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::brings up a tactical display from the TIC and monitors the fighters below::

<Nurse Hlpr> @ CMO: Here you are Doctor.  ::hands him an instrument.::

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::places his hypospray to his neck and injects the patient, sound is quiet::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Did he sound particularly willing to talk when you spoke to him?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks over as the turbolift opens and closes a few times without anyone entering the Bridge:: Self: Hmm. Strange.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'd go with my gut on this one - if it were in person, yes. Over transmissions, I'm not so sure. And I'd rather Prhatten not know about it.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::looks over his shoulder then back at the patient:: Hlpr: Thank you nurse but its too late
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::stands up and is about to walk away when he stops::

<Nurse Hlpr>  @ ::lowers her head and shakes it:: CMO:  I'm sorry Doctor.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::he moves back to a few of his patients and notices that they all wear the same uniform::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CO: That's why we need to get him on "neutral" ground... if Prhatten found out that we sent people down to his position who did not at least try to kill him then we would be seen as an enemy by him as well.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Hlpr: Nurse you tried just go back and help this people
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'll be straight with you Sir, I've already established a rapport with this man. Permission to go to the surface.

<Nurse Hlpr> @ CMO:  I have been sent to help you Doctor.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Did we manage to get the Doctor back yet?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Negatory.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::starts tapping random buttons on the Captain's chair and it lowers itself by 20 cm with a thump::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::knees in front of a woman wearing one of the uniforms:: Wounded Solider: Excuse me, your uniform, is it military?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Then your request is denied... I will not risk any more of this crew. You saw how bad it was down there.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::turns his head to the side, obviously unhappy with the decision:: CO: Aye Sir. In that case, I'll try and get him on the comm for you as requested. ::turns to the doors::

<Soldier> @ CMO:  Of course it is!  Where have you been that you don't know?

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: And Thalev...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Soldier: Sorry I'm from the UFP and don't know your culture that well.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::turns back to the CO waiting for him to speak::

<Soldier> @CMO:  Your from the Federation?  Thank the Gods!!  How many ships did you bring?  How many men??

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Try and get the doctor back.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Soldier: We are the first ship to arrive so just relax while get you back on your feet.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Naturally. ::leaves the ready room a little frustrated::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::stands:: Hlpr: Come with me
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::Stands up:: XO: Sir.

<Soldier> @CMO:  Only one?!?!?!?!  But...we...we need help now!!!!!

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::walks past the CTO then pauses, looking back and down at the centre chair:: CTO: You... didn't?
Host Jules says:
<Nurse Hlpr>   @  CMO:  Yes Doctor.  :: follows him ::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: I don't know what you're talking about Sir. ::walks over to his station::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::looks around and finds a quieter spot:: Hlpr: Nurse have you noticed that most of the people wounded here are wearing military uniforms?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Have we heard from Doctor Balena ?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::runs a status check on the shields and weapons::

<Nurse Hlpr>   @  ::blinks and looks::  CMO: Yes Doctor.  They all belong to the current government’s militia.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::manages a grin:: CTO: Of course not. ::smiles again and sits in his higher chair:: CTO: I was about to ask you the same question. I want a transporter lock on him. Relay it through the fighters if you need to.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::tries once again to contact Starfleet and then hits his console::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: Scimitar to Balena
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: Aye sir, attempting to lock on now.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Hlpr: I would think that the number from the general population would outweigh the ones of the military.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::the console chirps angrily back at him::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::Sighs::*XO*: Balena here
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::sticks his tongue out at the console and heads out to the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@*CMO*: We need you back here. Wash up and prepare to leave.

<Nurse Hlpr>   @ :: looks a bit nervous and her eyes dart around::  CMO: Umm, well, you would think that wouldn't you Doctor?

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: I've located the Doctor's comm. badge sir, but I can't lock on...there's some kind of an energy field interfering with transport. His molecules would be scattered over the dome of that building if we attempt.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*XO*: Sir, say again did your order a withdrawal?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Never an easy way out, is there. Well, get the fighters down there and get him escorted out of there personally if need be. Bring him back in the fighter.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: You heard me correctly, Doctor. Captain MacAllister is concerned with your safety.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
XO: I can also take a team down there, just outside the field and go in after him. Take him back outside and transport back, I really think landing a craft down there will only cause more problems.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::sits in his chair::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*XO*: Sir I'm glad that the Captain is worried about me but there are people dieing down here.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::pauses momentarily then turns to Tactical:: CTO: You did it again, didn't you.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::points at the Vulcan science officer and shrugs::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Standby. CO: Captain... you do expect us to use any means necessary to ensure the safety of the CMO?

<Vulcan> ::lifts an eyebrow then looks at the CO:: CTO: Illogical. But as you are human, it is quite understandable.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins back at him::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*CMO*: His concern is not adding you to the list. I understand your dedication but you've done your duty, let us do ours.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::shakes his head and turns back to the XO:: XO: Just get him back here... I don't want to write another letter of condolence.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Then perhaps the CTO and I should go get him?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO/XO: Sirs....I can take my team down there and keep him safe....those people might need him.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks to the CTO with an "I said wait" look::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Hlpr: Spread the word that we are leaving without the comm. All we need is a people grabbing us or our equipment.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::wonders why the XO is giving him a 'I feel hungry' look::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*XO*: Sir its going to take at least 10 minutes to get our equipment and staff back to the beam out site.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: As I said to the Commander, I'm not going to risk any more crew fighting for this until I get some answers.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks frustrated:: *CMO*: Well get started then. CO: Sir, what do you suggest we do then?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::his console beeps:: CO: Boss....we have a problem.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::turns to the CTO for him to elaborate::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: If we can't pick him up from where he is he'll need to move. ::turns to the CTO with a frown:: CTO: You know I hate problems.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::starts placing the equipment back in their cases but tries not to be seen doing it::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO/XO: Short range missile attacks, coming from the border and aimed at the same heavily populated area as before, especially around the hospital.

ACTION:  Several explosions rock the area around the hospital.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: If you hadn't noticed Sir, he'd be in more danger outside the hospital.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: Have the fighters target the sources, take them out.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Bring up a tactical display of the hospital.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Seems the hospital itself is being spared, at least they follow some rules of war......dispatching fighters now.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::brings up a tactical display on the main screen::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
COM: Fighter wings Alpha: Alpha leader, I am sending you new trajectories. Hunt and destroy missile silos.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::feels the building shake violently::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: I don't think that's following the rules of war... that looks like they're trying to shake that building to the ground.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Self: May the prophets protect us.::taps on his commbadge:: *Medial Staff*:All medical teams on planet collect your gear and report to the beam out site immediately.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Boss....we're not going to get Balena out of there with anything less than a portable shield generator. It's a war zone there. I am waiting on response from Alpha team.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: Can we beam in through that containment field?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Not a chance in hell.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Well they aren't actually hitting it. Maybe they are trying to get underneath the shielding. ::pauses:: CO: Sir, with respect, don't you think we would have done that already?

ACTION:  The explosions just halt.  There is an eerie silence in the area of the hospital.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Missiles have ceased, awaiting report from Alpha leader.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: Co-ordinate with the CMO, get him out now!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::notices the explosions have stopped and moves to a window::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::nods and taps his console:: *CMO*: Doctor Balena, come in.

ACTION:  The Fighters report that there are 4 silos found and destroyed.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*CTO*: Go Tony.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::brings up the data from the Fighters on the main viewer::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Perhaps we should ask the Governor some questions?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Doc, please make your way to the south wing entrance.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: You read my mind... but no comms, I want him up here ASAP.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: I have a wide containment beam ready 2,5 meters outside the door, it will respond to your comm. signal and beam you back up.

<Lone Figure> @  :: Walks among the rubble and spies a hand sticking out.  Bends down and begins to dig the body out and weeps.::

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*CTO*: I'm not leaving my team down here.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Okay. ::goes to the OPS console and tries to get a transporter lock on Governor Prhatten.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: This is an order from the big cheese himself Doc! I'm supposed to bring you up here; I will come down there myself and carry you out if I have to.

ACTION:  The rest of the medical team arrives at the CMO's location.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::gets a lock and beams the Governor up into the conference room:: CO: Shall we? ::indicates the door to the conference room::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*CTO*: Standby. *Medical Team*: Make your way to the southern entrance for beam out.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::keeps the comms open::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*CTO*: We are making our way to the beam out site.

<Medical team>  @ ::nods at the CMO::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::nods and stands up heading for the conference room:: CTO: You have the bridge... and don't adjust my chair again.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Good boy, make sure all your people have their commbadges. The transporters are keyed to beam up everyone at that location with a Starfleet signature!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::watches and his staff run by him but can help looking at the people faces as they see them withdrawing::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: It was Surol! ::points at the SO::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::walks into the conference room:: Gov: Governor Prhatten.

<Vulcan> CTO: My name is M'Lak! ::raises an eyebrow::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::walks in to the conference room:: Gov: Sit down Governor.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Sorry.....you all look the same. ::shrugs smiling and turns back to the console, not even bothering with the centre chair::

<Gov Prhatten> CO:  What is the meaning of this!!?!?

<Vulcan> CTO: Scientists?

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::pauses:: SO:............Yes.

<Vulcan> ::doesn't respond but goes on trying to endure the putrid human smell::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Gov: I said, sit... DOWN!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::takes the rear of the team as the make there way to the transport site::

<Gov Prhatten> CO:  I will not sit!!  I am not your lap dog!!

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks at the CO, slightly impressed and slightly worried if he's on the verge of another breakdown::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::boosts power to the confinement beam and notifies Transporter rooms 1 and 2 to stand by to receive the away team::

<Lone Figure> @  ::notices the medical team and hides in the rubble so as to not be seen::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Gov: Then stand... but what you are going to do is explain to me why, exactly, you have called in a federation ship to fight your own personal war.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::gets off the stairs and sees the entrance:: Medical Team: We should be able to beam up in two teams, Just stand as close as you can and hang onto your equipment. *CTO*: First team ready for beam up.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Transporting now.

<Gov Prhatten> CO:  It is not MY personal war.  It is the legitimate government.  We are a member of the Federation as well.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::thinks the CO is going the wrong way with this::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::watches as the first team disappears:: Medical Team: Okay get into position and lets go home
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::changes tack:: Gov: Who is S'tan?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@*CTO*: Energize
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Stand by......transporting now.

<Gov Prhatten> CO:  He is dead, so, why does it matter who he is?

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Gov: Answer the question.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Gov: Don't give me that "he's dead" crap... who is he?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'll be right back. ::walks to the bridge::

<Gov Prhatten> CO:  As I told you HE.....IS.....DEAD!

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::gets a lock and beams S'Tan to the conference room before heading back in:: CTO: Get in here...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::nods:: XO: Aye sir. The Doctor and the medical teams are all on board.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::waits::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::hands his equipment to a nurse and steps off the transport padd::

ACTION: S'Tan appears in the Conference Room.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Gov: Meet S'Tan. S'Tan: Meet Prhatten, although I think you've met before.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
Self: What the heck was that about? ::start to make his way to the bridge::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Gov/Prhatten: And this is the CO. And yes, he's always like this.

<Gov Prhatten> S'Tan:  Y…y...you....you’re dead!!!!  ::faints::

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Adalberto informs me the medical teams are back.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::enters the Observation lounge and immediately takes a position between the two men, recognising them::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Prhatten/S'tan: I will say this one last time... ::nods to Tony:: Sit down.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::shrugs:: CO: Can't we have one meeting without someone fainting?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sits down::

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