Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10803.31

Starring:

Julie Léger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager	
			and	Governor Prhatten
			and	S’Tan		
			and	[FCO] Wrng_Way
			and	[OPS] H'lo

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister	

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

Steve Gelhorn		as	[EO] Ensign Destroyit.

Summary:  USS Scimitar - 10803.31 - The Scimitar has been ordered toe O'Ryans Planet to help with the civil unrest, what they have found is much worse.

At present they have S'Tan and Governor Prhattan in the observation lounge.  Prhattan has fainted.

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CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks at the Governor faint as he steps into the Observation Lounge:: All: Should we call a medic or something...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::steps off the turbolift and heads for the observation lounge::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Make it so. ::turns to S'Tan:: S'Tan: Please take a seat.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::looks at Prhattan on the floor and slowly shakes his head::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::puts his hand on the intercom on the button:: *Sickbay*: Sickbay....can someone send a nurse up here please.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
::in engineering watching over everything:: 
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::steps inside the observation lounge with blood still on his uniform:: CO: Sir, what is going on?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*Sickbay*: Never mind....sorry.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Can you fix that...::points to the Governor::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::points to the fainted governor:: CMO: Well he isn't exactly going on is he.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns around:: CO: sir....I really should be on the Bridge, my fighters are still out there.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::moves over to a panel and removes a medkit from it:: CO: Why has my team and I been recalled?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Please post a guard to our guests.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: Very well, have a couple of security officers take your place here.

<S'Tan>  ::stands leaning up against a wall, grinning::

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO/XO: Aye sirs.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::moves next to the governor and starts to run a scan of him::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
:;walks over to S'Tan and offers a hand shake:: S'Tan: A pleasure to meet you. We spoke earlier.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::taps his badge::*SEC*: Security, please send 3 officers up to the Observation Lounge immediately. We have.....guests.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: In case you hadn't noticed Lieutenant, the building you were in was on the verge of collapse and it wasn't safe for you outside.

<S’Tan> :: holds out his hand and shakes hands with the XO::

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: I have some questions if you'd be willing to talk?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::looks back at the captain in surprise:: CO: What?!? What about those people that were still inside?

<S'Tan> XO:  I wish we were meeting under better circumstances.  But, I am always willing to talk.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
<Ens_Balen>::steps into the Observation Lounge with two other Security officers:: CTO: Sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: Just how exactly has your planet ended up in this situation?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Balen: Take over here.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Boss, I'll be on the Bridge.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: This is not a debate Doctor. You were pulled out because if you hadn't been you'd be dead, the war happening down there is not ours and I'm not going to give up good men for it.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes a step towards the door then looks over his shoulder:: Balen: No one dies, ok?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::steps through::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CO: Sir this may not be our war but we are now in the middle of it. We could have saved lives down there but now I'm looking over this unconscious man

<S'Tan> XO:  That is a long story.  You sure you want to hear it?

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: Most definitely yes, but perhaps you could give me the abbreviated version for now?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Yes, and he's our priority... he's the governor of the people down there that you were trying to save.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
:: runs a diagnostic on the warp core and engineering systems just in case the scimitar needs to get outta the area fast :: 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes over the Bridge:: OPS: Status of our fighter wings?

<S'Tan> :: nods and takes a deep breath ::  XO:  Well, the previous government had thought that all violence on this planet was over.  They basically decommissioned the military.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::pulls out a hypo and inject him:: CO: Well he'll be fine and should be waking up soon. ::shoves the hypo back in the medkit and slams it shut::

<OPS H'lo> CTO: Well, Sir, they are reporting a lessening of the fighting.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Now, you see... now when he wakes up we can work on calling a cease fire.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to S'Tan to continue::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
OPS: Very well, inform me of any change.

<S'Tan> XO:  That is when Prhatten and his militia decided to step in.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sits down in the center chair:: *Engineering*: Engineering, come in.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: And took control? Was there a fair election?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CO: Sir from what I saw down there the other factions are winning downing there. So why would they want to listen to a man that is about to lose the planet?

<S'Tan> ::lets out a sardonic laugh::  XO: An election, yes.....fair, well, that's a matter of opinion.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: So what do the public want? There seems to be a lot of fighting about it.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*Engineering*: Engineering? I'm sorry, am I bothering you? COME in!
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
::working away when he hears alarms blaring all over the place :: he runs to the main console and gets a scared look on his face:: *CO* Warp core going hot!
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: You don't get it... I need both of these men conscious in order to get them to agree to the cease fire, otherwise one side will take advantage of the fact that the other side stopped firing.

<S'Tan> XO:  Of course there is fighting, the people who want something better are all simple farmers with very few weapon at their disposal.

ACTION: Prhatten starts coming around.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CO: Well sir his waking up now, is there anything else I can do for you?
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* We have a warp core overload in progress
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::motions to the security lads to get Prhatten into a chair::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::Stands up:: *EO*: Cause?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: I can understand your position, and even how passionate you feel about it. ::moves an antenna:: However, many people are dying. If I can get the Governor here to agree, would you be willing to cause a cease fire so we can hold talks here on the ship?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Computer: Red alert!
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Unknown at this point working on getting it under control now ::Starts to vent the plasma out the nacelles:: 

<S'Tan>  XO:  If you can get him to agree to it, I most certainly will agree to it.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Keep this line open! I want live reports.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::places the medkit back and looks up as the alert goes off::
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* You got it.. I'm venting the drive plasma as we speak.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Captain MacAllister to the Bridge!
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::hears the red alert:: *CTO*: Report!
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: Your co-operation is most appreciated. Thank you, and please have a seat and help yourself to a drink while you wait.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Prepare to eject the core if needed.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Warp core overload sir.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Take us out of orbit.

<S'Tan>  ::nods:: XO:  Thank you.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::steps away from S'Tan with a smile and steps over to the CO:: CO: Did I hear warp core breach?
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
::clamps down the magnetic constrictors and reducing flow of matter/antimatter:: 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Full impulse away from any gravity wells.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Have them shut it down... eject the damn thing if need be but get us to a safe distance from the planet.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* I've reduced the flow of matter/antimatter 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: On it, on it...and on it!
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Warp core pressure still building, recommend we eject 
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Captain, S'Tan has agreed to a mutual cease-fire. The Governor will need convincing.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: It's overloading.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Then tell them to underload it...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Prepare to eject! I'm taking us away from the planet!
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Already on it. ejection systems online... Or maybe NOT! Automatic ejection systems offline.. switching to manual
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::lets the rest of the crew get on with it:: Prhatten: Governor, how are you feeling?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: Bloody hell....::walks over to the conn::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: They're working on it, in the meantime, open communications to the operations centers for each side down there and have them stand by for their leaders.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: I need us out of here, now!
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Well, I think we should let the Governor decide if he will call a cease fire or not first, Sir?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::looks around and wonders what he can do to help

<Prhatten> XO:  I am fine now.  My eyes must be playing tricks on me. I thought I saw someone who couldn't possibly be alive.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Prhatten: That's because he is alive. Now, he is willing to call a cease fire, and I would like to request you do the same. Then we can have a nice friendly chat over Raktajino and crumpets instead of people dying over it.

<FCO Wrng_Way>  CTO: Aye Sir, on our way.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Let me know as soon as we have cleared all gravity wells!
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Engineering, wait for my signal. Then eject.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Prhatten: We have more pressing things to deal with than your eyesight Governor, we need you to issue an order to your troops to cease hostilities against the "rebel" forces.

ACTION:  The efforts of the engineering crew have made a difference; the warp core is cooling down, back into more normal specs.

EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Understood, everyone’s in place to do a manual ejection
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Belay that.. warp core seems to be cooling down but still not into nominal readings.

<Prhatten> XO:  That is imposs...... :: sees S'Tan :: You are dead.  ::points at him::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stands close to the conn:: *EO*: Threat level ?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Phratten: Time is of the essence Prhatten, your people are dying.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Prhatten: Yes, yes, we did that bit already. Can we move on? Call a cease fire please, and make it quick.

<Prhatten> ::still looking at S'Tan::  S'Tan:  I saw you die....you can't be here.

EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Still high. I wouldn't call us out of the woods yet. Still trying to diagnose why the core went critical.

<S'Tan> Prhatten:  You saw what I wanted you to see.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Phratten: Governor!
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Prhatten: With respect Governor, I wish I could slap you right about now. We can ask Mr. S'Tan here his full story, which I am sure will be very interesting, after you call a cease fire.

<S'Tan> Prhatten:  Let stop all this now.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
All: From what I can tell in the hospital while I was there, the death toll is about 70%. At least in that hospital but now it no long stands ::looks at Phratten::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Alright Ensign, the Scimitar is out of any gravity wells....we will hold position here for now until you tell me it's either safe to return to the planet, or we eject the core…have your people stand by for manual ejection in case.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Hold position.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Understood. I will monitor the situation and go from there.

<Prhatten> :: looks defeated :: CO:  Fine......I'll call a cease fire.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Keep this line open.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Prhatten/S'Tan: You can use this console here. ::indicates and then goes and opens a comm link to the planet::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Have OPS route the Comms through to separate consoles in this room.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Understood. 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::rests his hands on the FCO's seat and takes a few deep breaths:: FCO: This is why I didn't go into command training.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::taps his badge::*CO*: Situation under control for now sir....I will keep you updated. Cancelling red alert.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Sir, for now a cease fire should be called. We can set up a temporary centre later. Do you not agree?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
OPS: Take us to Yellow alert.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CO: Sir once the cease fire is in place I would request for my team and I return to the planet for medical aid
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Very well, keep me informed and keep an eye on the situation on the planet while you're at it.

ACTION:  The COMMs are routed and a cease fire is called.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: I can only give you sensor readings, I took us half way out of the system. Adalberto out.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan: Thank you. Prhatten: Really. You are both saving many lives.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Your request will be granted on the following conditions, one, you take one on one security with you and two, you wait until we confirm that the fighting has stopped.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CO: I'll gave my team get ready to go down to the planet again, if you will excuse me
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes a few steps back and slumps down into the centre chair::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::nods to the CMO::

<S'Tan> XO:  Now get him to agree to a fair election.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::smiles back at the bridge crew as they nod and carry out their orders::
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::grins:: S'Tan: One thing at a time. S’Tan/Prhatten: I suggest you both have a break, get a drink, while we set up a more convenient centre for discussions. We can start in say, 20 minutes?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::exits the observation lounge and enters a turbolift:: Turbolift: Sickbay
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
::watches as the warp core comes more and more into nominal state; goes back and goes over sensor readings as to why that near core breach happened:: 

<OPS H'lo>  CTO:  Sir, fighters report a cease fire.

<S'Tan> :: nods ::

<Prhatten> :: looks stubborn ::

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
OPS: Good news, H'lo. Tell them to stand down and keep the peace.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::activates the comm on the chair::*CO*: Captain, fighter wings on planet report cease fire.

<OPS H'lo>  CTO:  Aye Sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Very well... go ahead and clear the CMO to return to the surface as long as his team have a security force of equal size going with them.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Sorry sir, we can't return to the planet any time soon. I still haven't heard from Engineering as to why the core went critical. It could happen again. I can prepare a runabout?
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
S'Tan/Prhatten: Thank you. I shall return shortly. ::nods to the guards to keep an eye on them and heads over to talk quietly with the CO::
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* I've poured over reports, there’s no indication as to why the core went critical, but its in a nominal state now.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Did I say anything about using transporters Tony, I'd have thought a runabout would be the transportation of choice at this range.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Aye boss, sorry Boss. I'll get right on that.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::shakes his head:: *EO*: Engineering, I want simulations run and go over those reports again....I will not be returning to the planet until you tell me this won't happen again. Keep your people ready for manual eject at all times. Bridge out.

ACTION:  An auxiliary console in Main Engineering explodes.

EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
::looks around and sees sparks flying:: *CTO* Probably a good idea. I've just had a console explode on me.. no one injured.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Call in more people from Beta shift.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::quietly:: CO: Sir, we've made significant progress. And so far anyway, S'Tan seems to be as my initial suspicion - not a terrorist,
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* Got it.. 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
OPS: Prep two runabouts please.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Well let's just hope we can bring this to an amicable conclusion.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::wipes his sweaty palms on his uniform trousers:: Self: I wish I could just shoot something instead..

<OPS H'lo>  CTO: Aye Sir.  The word is given.  They will be ready in 15 minutes.

XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods soberly to the CO:: CO: They are going to have a short break and then we will get down to business.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
OPS: Thank you.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Bridge to Doctor Balena.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: Gives me chance to have a drink... I've got a bottle of scotch in my ready room somewhere.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
*CTO*: On my way
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Perhaps you should save it for the end of the talks. Hopefully we'll have something to celebrate,
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: No I don't need you here. Just letting you know I have put two runabouts on standby for your and your staffs use. My Security teams will be joining you.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::exits sickbay and heads for turbolift::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sends a message to the Sec office to send two teams down to Shuttlebay 1::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: True, but the last time I was involved in peace talks they went horribly wrong... I need some Dutch courage.
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: What do the Dutch have to do with bravery sir?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged and one my way
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: The runabouts will be ready in 10 minutes, the Doctor and my people will be taking two runabouts to the planet. I am still awaiting response from Engineering.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CMO*: Good luck, doc.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
XO: No idea, it's an old earth saying.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
*CTO*: Thanks
XO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Crazy humans. ::shakes his head::
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* It appears one of the EPS conduits was damaged somehow so that caused the overload, but then it switched over to another conduit. We should get to Starbase and get it all fixed.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
Turbolift: Shuttlebay
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Will the second conduit handle the stress? Is it safe to continue our mission?
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*EO* It'll hold for now, how long I'm not sure. We should conclude as quickly as possible and head for starbase
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*EO*: Understood, good work Ensign.
EO_Ens_Destroyit says:
*CTO* thank you, but I'd suggest staying out here just in case.. 
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*CO*: Captain, Engineering reports a faulty conduit. The replacement could give out....I recommend staying this far out and returning to Starbase for repairs as soon as possible. It's too dangerous to return the Scimitar to the planet.

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