STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10801.14

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Commander Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

Christina Doane	as	[XO] Commander Paige Juliet Harker
		Executive Officer

Kyle Wilson	as	[FCO] Lieutenant Ryushi
		Chief of Vehicular Operations

Eric Woo	as	[OPS] Ensign Adahn Ilianor
	Chief of Base Operations

Gina Hembrook	as	[CTO] Lieutenant Brianna Murphy
		Chief of Tactical & Security Operations	

Guest starring:

Karriuanna S	as	Ambassador Korval

Absent:

Julie Leger	as	[CEO] Lieutenant Commander Karri L. Spanner
		Chief of Engineering & Head of station reconstruction

Things have been quiet the past weeks on Arcadia, rebuilding has been the main concern after the terrorist attack on SD 10712.17. Commander Rome has recovered from his injuries and spent the past few weeks on Earth, working with SFI and HQ to fight this recent threat. En route is the Regulan ambassador, formerly of the Regulus III Science Academy to set up a posting onboard the station, and to find a way to ensure peace in the sector

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin Mission: "No profit in death – Part I" -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

CTO Lt Murphy
::Monitoring Tactical goings-on in OPS::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sits by his desk waiting for Paige::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::in Tiers C, Spacedock Control, waiting for the ambassador's ship to appear on LRS::
 
Ambassador Korval
@:: On the bridge of the USS Geysir, staring out the main viewscreen, ignoring what is going on around him.::
 
<SRU> ::Going over the VIP quarters and adjoining compartments assigned to the Ambassador with every scanner they have as well as physically checking everything::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::taps his intercom on the desk::*OPS*: ETA on the Geysir?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Heading to the Captains RR::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
*CO*: ETA 7 minutes, commander. I'll update as she approaches.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Enters Operations and taps the RR door chime.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::moves invasively into the computer system and blocks out any docking controls from Operations... then quietly logs back out::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*OPS*: Thank you ensign, please get with the CVO as she approaches...I know he will want to take her in himself, he's very...by the book on that.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Door: Enter!
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
*CO*: Ah... aye, sir. ::frowns slightly, but whatever... he returns to his displays::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Steps in:: CO: You wanted to see me Sir?
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
*CVO*: Sir, you may wish to know that the Geysir is due in the system in approximately 6 minutes.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles:: XO: Paige, it's good to see you. I haven't had time to say hi after my return from Earth. Please, take a seat.
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Finally acknowledges someone is trying to get his attention and turns to look down at the human male officer.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Notices the computer hack violating the Security protocols and sends a text message to CVO "Naughty, naughty. Remember, big sister is watching."::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Sits:: CO: How are you feeling?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::pours her a tea from the set already on the table:: XO: The Doctor's say I'm fit for duty, so I'll take that chair back now. ::grins and passes her a cup::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Good you can have it back, I'm surprised I have any hair left...::returns the smile and takes the cup::
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Barely nods his head as he turns around to leave the bridge without a backward glance.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::laughs:: XO: I've been reviewing the logs since I was away, your reports are all in order. You did a good job, Commander.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::acquires the Geysir on sensors and opens a channel:: COM: Geysir: USS Geysir, Arcadia Spacedock Control. Welcome to the sector. Please adhere to our basic operating policies set forth in the Arcadia Flight Management Protocol, broadcast on all channels. Drop to impulse power upon entering the system, and prepare to surrender control to Arcadia Flight Operations within five thousand kilometers of the station.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
*OPS*: Thank you, ensign.
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: As the lift closes behind him, he informs his aides to meet him in the transporter room, his belongs packed and ready to depart this ship.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Thank you Sir, lets hope I don't have to do that again anytime soon ::Her smile falters:: We had some serious losses, we're still replacing medical...
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::waits as the Geysir begins to approach the system, and brings up the docking controls.... but he's locked out...:: *CVO*: Sir, I've lost dock controls up here, please advise.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::Takes a sip from his cup:: XO: What about Doctor Kaloth? How is he settling in?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Seems to be Sir, he's been a real help in the rebuild, not sure what we'd of done without him.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
*OPS*: Welcome to Arcadia Station, Ensign. Docking control is managed by the Flight department, from Spacedock Control.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Not your normal off the mill Klingon, is he..
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
*CVO*: Begging your pardon, sir, but is it standard procedure to lock Ops out of docking controls?
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: As the lift stops, he steps off and heads for the transporter room doors. As they slip open, he finds himself alone. He makes his way toward the platform and waits.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Yeah actually at first no one knew what to make of him, we can't treat him the normal Klingon way, its been very interesting...
 
ACTION: The Operations console starts blinking, notifying a power loss from Level 13 down to Level 8.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::frowns as his console starts going:: Computer: I'm reading a power loss on several levels. Explain, computer.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: I look forward to meeting him under normal circumstances. ::smiles and glances at his console in the desk:: Seems like the Ambassador is almost here. Ready to put on your best smile?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: You sure I can't just inspect something far away?
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
*OPS*: It is standard procedure for Spacedock Control to handle all flight matters for the station. I have experienced... a lack of protocol on this station in the past. That is why your controls are disabled.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stands::
 
<Computer>*OPS*: Power levels dropping due to increased fluctuations in the power grid in Level 13.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stands up:: XO: Not a chance in hell Paige.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::his jaw drops..... as he slowly closes his mouth, he rolls his eyes:: *CVO*: Noted, sir. Ilianor out.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
Computer: Caused by what?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::sighs good naturedly:: CO:I didn't think so, might as well get this over with...
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: nods as his aides and guard join him.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Continues to monitor the internal and external sensors and her team's progress as they work::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::walks towards the doors and opens them:: XO: Exactly, let's get this over with. ::smiles and pats her on the back as they step into Operations::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Shaking her head bemusedly she follows the CO::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
ALL: Commanding Officer on deck!
 
<Computer>*OPS*: Due to increased fluctuations in the power grid in Level 13.
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Lifts a brow as the transporter officer makes his way leisurely into the room.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
*OPS*: It will be discussed with the CO in the near future, to prevent these measures from being necessary. However, in the chaos of recent events, I have not had the time to speak with him. Ryushi out.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Automatically stops and comes to attention::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::rolls his eyes:: CO: Commander, we seem to be having some... issues with the Level 13 power grid. Power fluctuations, the cause of which the computer has not been able to identify.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::then goes to as normal.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
OPS: Anything from Engineering?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::steps down into the center:: OPS: They are still rebuilding the Infirmary ensign....there are bound to be some problems, see to it when you can. First get the Geysir on the comm and tell them we are ready to receive them.
 
@ <USS Geysir> COMM: Arcadia station: We have Ambassador Korval. Permission to dock.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::remembers the power draw from the CO's personal comfort systems up in Spacedock Engineering and winces slightly. Must remember to take care of putting that back.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
OPS: Tell them we're ready, permission granted.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
COM: Geysir: Permission Granted, Welcome to Arcadia Station. Surrender your flight controls.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: The Cygnus is in escort position, Sir. I have the SRU checking over the entire VIP section for anything unusual, and I've doubled the Security patrols in all the major areas for the short term. I've also done a complete internal and external scans of the station, so far, so good.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::turns to the CTO:: CTO: I was just about to ask...
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::motions to a flight officer to grab control of the Geysir and dock it.:: FO: Tiers B, Capital Ship.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::acknowledges the XO, but answers the commander:: CO: Aye, sir. Establishing a commlink... or, rather, they've just called. And... they've already been acknowledged. ::mutters softly:: Seems that lots of work gets ordered in Ops, but none of it actually happens here...
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Now how would it look, Boss, is I wasna two steps ahead of ye? ::smirks::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at the OPS:: OPS: You will get used to working with the Chief.
 
ACTION: The USS Geysir docks, and the Ambassador and his aides are beamed directly to Operations to save time.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at Murphy and turns around as he hears the hum of the transporters::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::sharply takes in a breath of air as the commander's heard him... but he watches as the Ambassador starts to materialize in Operations::
 
<Security Charlie> ::Moves into position at the docking port to render escort and honor guard::
 
ACTION: The lights in Operations flicker, as does the matter stream.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Turns to face the sound of transporters...:
 
XO Cmdr Harker
OPS: Secure that beam
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Lieutenant....
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::goes to stand near the ops station.
 
<Security Delta> ::Comes to attention and presents arms as Honor Guard to receive the Ambassador::
 
ACTION: The beam distorts, a sharp whine can be heard as it increases in intensity.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: That's a power problem, Sir, not Security...
 
XO Cmdr Harker
OPS: Reroute power now.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::his eyes widen, as he accesses transporter controls:: CO: Redirecting energy to the transporters... narrowing the confinement beam... it doesn't help that our power grids are still being fixed up....
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Assists the OPS Chief::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Gets out her tricorder and moves to scan the transporter gear for any problems::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::continues working to troubleshoot the problem, rerouting as much power as he can to keep the transporters active... as he tries to materialize the ambassador's team::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::walks to the Ops console:: OPS: How much longer Ensign!
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: Reload the transporter software, someone seems to have hacked it.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Just here or on the whole station?
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::looks to the CTO and nods quickly:: CO: Reinitializing transporter protocols... trying again.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: Dump the stream into the buffer and reload from the backups just to be safe.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Still trying to assess that Sir, I'd say do it to all of them just to be safe.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Nods at CTO's suggestion.:: CO: We should do it and get engineering on what the heck happened as well.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
CTO: It's... it's not...
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: Can you send the matter stream to another transporter?
 
ACTION: The stream realigns as it goes through the buffers and the system gets reloaded.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Helps OPS reroute and reboot.::

OPS Ens Ilianor
XO: The system's reloading... hopefully it will go through this time. CTO: There's no guarantee that another transporter is- ::his eyes dart forward as the ambassador materializes... he exhales:: 

ACTION: The Ambassador and his aides materialize as if nothing happened.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
OPS/CTO: Good job people.....What the heck just happened?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: I'll get Mulder and Scully to track down the hack and help beef up Cyber-security Sir.
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Stands still and tall as he looks at those around him and his location.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::breathes a sigh of hidden relief and glances at CTO with a "find out what happened glance" Before turning to smile at the Ambassador.::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
CO: It seems as if... the transporter protocols were sabotaged, sir.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stands just behind the CO, trying to look polite and pleasant.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sighs:: Amb: Welcome aboard Ambassador....I was aiming to get you here in one piece, seems our 'friends' heard of your arrival.
 
Ambassador Korval
CO: Indeed. Explain.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::gives the CTO a look::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Perhaps my Tactical officer can explain.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::leans into Paige:: XO: Have Ilianor take that whole system apart, I want to know how...and then I want it fixed.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
Amb: It seems someone hacked the transporter and scrambled up the software a bit, we are trying to track down the culprits now. We had to reboot and load the backup software to bring you in, Sir.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Nods to the CO then nods politely to the Ambassador before going over to the OPS Chief.::
 
Ambassador Korval
CTO: Understood.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::whispers:: OPS: Will you need help in tracking down the exact problem? You may need to work with security and/or engineering but we need all the information we can gather...::
 
Ambassador Korval
:: waits for the captains attention.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Amb: Now Ambassador....I have the Observation Lounge ready for your report?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Will you need the Honor Guard Sir? Or will you be all right?
 
Ambassador Korval
CO: If you will have our personal items taken to our quarters, we shall follow you.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: No, just you and your deputy will do. Just have someone take care of their belongings please.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
XO: Well... if whoever did this was stupid... I'd probably be able to figure out the problem shortly. But if they were smart, and I imagine they were pretty smart to do this... I'll probably need help, I'll get in touch with those departments immediately.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
Delta: Take their things to VIP and make sure there are no surprises.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
FO: You have Spacedock Control. ::steps into the TL:: TL: Operations. Quickly.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Alright people, Observation lounge. This won't take long.
 
<Security Delta> ::Nods, grabs the bags, and move out::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::motions for the Vulcan ambassador to enter the Observation lounge::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
OPS: Good, rope in anyone you have too, we need to find these troublemakers before more people lose their lives, I have every confidence. Let me know what you'll need. ::Stands and goes to follow the CO.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::steps off the TL in Ops, and follows the rest of the crew into the Observation Lounge::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: I have a team of detectives on the way, and they know cyber-security. They'll help you out investigating and creating improved security for the future.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
::follows the others into the Observation Lounge:: CTO: Thank you, sir.
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Heads in the direction indicated.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Follows CO to observation lounge, keeping a strict lookout.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Follows everyone else in, staying by the only door into the compartment, leaning against the bulkhead casually but actively looking and listening as she does::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stands by the large desk and grabs the CVO's shoulder before he sits down::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::turns:: CO: Commander?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: If you insist doing all your work from the Docking facilities...at least try and get up here faster. ::grins::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stops just before sitting waiting for the Captain to be seated.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Please, sit.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Sits with the others.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Leans in her usual spot against the bulkhead, watching and listening::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
CO: My apologies. I've been meaning to talk with you regarding some of those procedures. Another time, however. ::sits to the left of the CO::
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Continues to stand, ignoring his aides and looks at each individual as if weighing each of them.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: As we just witnessed...the need for increased security is needed, our recent problems with the Galactic Peace movement seem to have arisen once more. A week ago, a shipment of grain killed over 24 colonists and now again, it seems that someone caught wind of the Ambassadors visit..
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: This is a time of unrest, so Starfleet Intelligence has sent us a veteran of such matters, Ambassador Korval of Vulcan, the Ambassador to Regulus III...where the first attack took place. Ambassador. ::nods to him and sits down::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: I'd recommend doing background checks on all Starfleet personnel and look for any who might have ties to possible peace groups or may have backgrounds that might tip us off to them being closet sympathizers, Sir. All this is too coincidental to be happenstance. I suspect moles.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::just nods to the CTO, wanting to discuss that matter later on::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Takes the hint and clams up::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Looks politely at the Ambassador but glances at CTO, stops her question at the CO's nod and focuses on the ambassador.::
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Barely nods his head in acknowledgment and he steps slightly foward.:: All: You have been briefed on why I am here. I need not cover that. Understand that I expect cooperation in this endeavor. Such actions are both illogical and intolerable. I will keep you updated to my needs.
 
Ambassador Korval
All: I have worked on conflicts and wars long before many of you were born. The first attack was my post. :: He narrows his eyes:: This will be dealt with, with expediency.
 
Ambassador Korval
All: I expect your best. :: Though he questions whether they are capable or not. Looks at the captain, signaling he is done and would like to proceed.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::thinks to himself, so, Starfleet does contain logical, efficient people::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::Stands up and touches a button on the desk activating the viewer on the wall::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::turns her attention to the viewer::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::turns to look at the viewscreen::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Keeps an eye on the room, the Ambassador, and the viewer in equal measures::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: These are pictures and reports from Regulus III, as you can see the whole west wing of the Science Academy was destroyed, along with 38 instructors and 57 students killed...over 200 injured.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: We all remember this event, as it led to our last encounter with the movement.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::touches another button and a picture of a human male in a Starfleet uniform appears:: All: This was Mr. Charlton Webster, a former Lieutenant in Starfleet....you may also have heard of him as the Infirmary bomber...DNA we found on level 13 coincides with DNA evidence from Regulus III.
 
Ambassador Korval
:: As he listens, he looks impassively at the CTO::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Makes a cursory note of the carnage on the screen, not bothered in the least, having seen and done worse herself on Shai::
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Turns at those last words to stare intensely at the screen.::
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
:;watches quietly at the images::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: We have reason to believe he had an accomplice....since SFI has found subspace messages coming to and from Arcadia Station at the time of the bombing...bearing the same signature as the manifesto we heard at that time.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Watches the screen, her face a hard mask.::
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Subtly moves a finger and one of his aides exits the room.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Notes the Aide leaving but says nothing.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::watches the aide leave and glances at Murphy::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Makes a subtle move of her own and her Deputy tails the Aide::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: However after the explosion, the lead went quiet. So it was thought he perished in the explosion, but the death of our virus carries and the...recent attack on Ambassador Korval makes me suspect that is not the case. We have a member of the Galactic Peace movement on the station...and I want him found.
 
Ambassador Korval
:: Notes the leaving of the officer and nothing more.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::mentally smiles as the CTO sends one of her officers after the aide.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stands up:: CTO: Lieutenant....I want a full report from you in 2 hours on how to locate and apprehend this person. Work with the Ambassador's people, they are used to this kind of work and we need all the help we can get.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
OPS: Ensign, tell me how they got into our systems, and make sure it never happens again.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: I'll get Kojack and Columbo up here Sir, they are my two best detectives for finding people and things.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CTO: Let us know if you need anymore in the way of resources we'll give you what we can.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Chief...get the Cygnus armed and ready, I want them to watch every bit of traffic out there. Keep your own eyes on the traffic comms.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
XO: If we need tech support, will do.
 
Ambassador Korval
:: As a voice sounds in his ear, he listens to it a moment before returning his attention to the group.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Commander, please see the Ambassador to his quarters...and to his every need.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::nods slightly... As if I do not have enough to keep me busy::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Opens her mouth to protest but shuts it ::CO: Aye Sir.
 
OPS Ens Ilianor
CO: Aye, sir. In the meantime, I'd suggest that we take advantage of auxiliary transporters, on smaller vessels and the Cygnus, if the transporters must be used.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::grins at Paige::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
OPS: Noted, make it happen.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stands so the Ambassador can't see her face and makes a face at the CO before turning politely to the Ambassador.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Whispers to the XO as she gets up:: XO: Remember, he's a Vulcan... it's his way ... or the highway. ::grins::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sits back down to read the reports::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stifles a laugh and keeps her professional demeanor.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Ambassador: Where would you like to go Sir?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Heads back out to Tactical to coordinate, sending in two guards to escort the Ambassador and the XO::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
OPS: Ensign, I shall need eighty people allocated from Station Operations to form the crew compliment of the Cygnus, when you get the chance. Sooner, rather than later, I should think.
 
Ambassador Korval
XO: My quarters.
 
-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Pause Mission: "No profit in death" -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 14th January 2008
    Executive Producer: Karriaunna S.
    Copyright 2007: A Call To Duty
 All Rights Reserved