STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10801.21

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Commander Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

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

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

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

Guest starring:

Karriuanna S	as	Ambassador Korval
		[SO] Amethyst

Absent:

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

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

Directed by
           ............ Einar Sigurðsson

20 hours have passed since last time we tuned in, and the Ambassador has set up his new Council chambers onboard the station. There have been no other attempts at his life, or any signs of terrorism by the GPM. Things have been unusually quiet.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
"Captain's log: I have just received new orders from the Ambassador's office. I just hope this pans out, we need a win here. I have every confidence in putting this threat down, but how long will it take. How many more lives will it take?"

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

CTO Lt Murphy
::Rings the RR chime::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Computer: Stop recording.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Door: enter!
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: walks to the docking port for the Cygnus :: Self: ........ And then go over the old girl with a fine tooth comb..........
 
Ambassador Korval
:: In his new offices, staring out the window:: *CO*: Commander, I have the coordinates for your rendezvous.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@::under the flight console on the bridge of the Cygnus, double-checking the wiring::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Walks in, stops in front of the desk, comes to attention:: CO: Leftenant Murphy reports as ordered Sir.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::puts a hand up to silence Murphy for a second:: *Amb*: Thank you Ambassador, you will not be joining us then?
 
Ambassador Korval
*CO*: I believe not. I have a variety of meetings that will begin soon. The delegates should be arriving soon.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Stands at attention, waiting to be officially acknowledged::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@:: arrives and walks onto the Cygnus and to the nearest turbolift ::
 
SO Amethyst
:: Back on the bridge as the CSO is not feeling well.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*Amb*: Very well Ambassador, if there is anything, contact Operations and they will patch you through to me.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :: enters the lift :: Computer: Bridge.
 
Ambassador Korval
*CO*: Acknowledged.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :; looks at the padd in her hand as the lifts speeds off ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks up:: CTO: Sorry about that, Lieutenant.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::picks up the PADD containing her report::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: No worries, Boss. Life happens. Ye wanted to bend me ear, did ye?
 
SO Amethyst
::Quietly looks over general telemetry. One thing she had found different about this and a regular ship, was a stations telemetry was very noisy. One had to be careful or they might miss something very easily.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Just wanted to give you the go ahead on your proposed changes, have your department set up a meeting with Operations and work it out. Good job, Lieutenant.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@:: walks onto the bridge as the lift doors open and looks around and sees legs coming out from under the Flight console ::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@CVO: Status report Mister.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Thankee Sir, tisn't easy walking on the edge all the time, but it's too important to screw it up, eh?
 
@ACTION: Ryushi snaps to attention and hits his head on the console.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stands up and hands her the PADD with his authorization on it:: CTO: Exactly.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Anything else Sir? ::takes the PADD::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Yes, report to the Cygnus. I want her ready to take on the whole Romulan fleet.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :: is surprised to see the CVO :: CVO: You aren't Porter. What may I ask are you doing under that console?
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@::rubs his head:: CEO: The Cygnus is ready, ma'am. Just double-checking my flight console.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Raises eyebrow:: CO: We may need a wee bit more space fer torpedoes and a bit more ablative armor Boss...
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@:: tries not to chuckle :: CVO: I see, well, we do have engineers that do that you know. :: smiles ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles and just leads her out of the RR towards Operations::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Follows obediently, smirking::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@CEO: Yes ma'am... forgive me, but... they don't have to actually use the console. I do. ::turns and types a couple of things::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Calls ahead to OPS as the doors open:: ALL: Commanding Officer on deck!
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stops in his steps:: CTO: Lieutenant....it's almost been a year....when are you going to stop doing that..
 
SO Amethyst
:: Looks around for the duty officer, with the CO and XO off the bridge. Locating someone, not really too concerned who, she gives her report that all is clear.::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :: just shakes her head :: CVO: I'll report to the Captain then. :: smiles ::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: No slack Sir, part of the job description. It's right below "Keep everything in once piece." on my job list. ::grins::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::chuckles and steps down, nodding to the SO::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@CEO: I can take care of that, if you have work to do, Commander...
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :: taps her com badge :: *CO* Commander, it looks like the Cygnass is in ship shape and Bristol Fashion.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Briefs her relief TO_GUNN on things and heads to the TL:: TL: Capital Docks, USS Cygnus.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@Self: Never mind... ::turns back to the console and runs a quick basic diagnostic::
 
SO Amethyst
:: Just a second more... but at least the captain got the report.::
 
SO Amethyst
:: frowns, wondering what a bristol fashion was.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::walks over to the center console and taps the commsystem:: *CEO*: Don't make fun of my ship, mister. ::smiles:: Good. Warm her up, run a test on the warp core and engines.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::walks over to the SO:: SO: Ensign, I have a job for you.
 
SO Amethyst
:: Looks up, hiding her concern:: CO: Yes, captain?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
*CO*: Boss, a quick question?
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ *CO* Aye Sir, right away.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::bends over and types in the coordinates given to him by the Ambassador:: SO: Turn your eyes on that part of the Briar Patch, give me all the data you can from here.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::taps his badge:: *CO*: Yes, lieutenant.
 
SO Amethyst
:: She really needed to make sure the CSO kept better health, so they could do their job and not be home sick. :: CO: Aye, sir.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
*CO*: Since we are taking on the whole Romulan Star Navy, do I need to load any special ordnance?
 
SO Amethyst
:: Altering her sensors slightly, she focuses on the coordinates::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@CVO: I'm going to have a warp diagnostic run and then if you'll run an engine diagnostic?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CTO*: Just no tricobalt this trip, we're forbidden to use those warheads where we are going. Make sure they are not loaded.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@CEO: Yes ma'am. Main Engineering is on Deck 7, Commander.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
*CO*: Aye Sir. They are only loaded on order. Do we load Quantums?
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ :: stares at the CVO a moment :: CVO: Yes Lt, I am aware of the location of Main Engineering.
 
SO Amethyst
:: Slowly shifts her scans a bit as she does not see anything as of yet.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CTO*: We do.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@CEO: I was merely attempting to be helpful, Commander. I did not know your level of familiarity with the Nova-class starship design.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
*CO*: Since we are expecting trouble I'd like to ask ye fer a variance then. I'd like to half our load of probes and replace them with Q-3s instead. The ship already has great sensors.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CTO*: Not where we're going lieutenant. Just keep the normal compliment, we won't be needing it....I hope. And make sure to beef up the Tactical sensors.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
*CO*: I'll do me best Sir. Murphy out.
 
SO Amethyst
CO: There is a class 8 comet... A yellow star, a class M planet with three moons... :: shakes her head:: I am not reading any signs of a civilization there or any power signatures near by. :: Stands and looks up.:: That is about it so far, but keep in mind, we are rather far out and the Briar Patch distorts signals.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Walks off the TL on the docking bay and strolls over to the boarding ramp to the Cygnus::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@CVO: I appreciate your help Lt. :: smiles and shakes her head ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CTO*: I know you will. We will join you over there shortly. Rome out.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@:: turns and heads to the lift ::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@::nods and turns to sit at the console, running more diagnostics on the flight controls, and then moving on to the engines::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods:: SO: Alright, I don't feel like going in there without knowing more....but I guess we will have to. Report to the Cygnus, Ensign. Take the Science station and tune them onto these coordinates. I want a report every 10 minutes from your station.
 
SO Amethyst
CO: Aye, sir.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ ::enters the lift:: Computer: Engineering.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
@::Takes a TL to the Cygnus Bridge and walks off:: *CEO*: Commander Spanner, would it be all right if I started diagnostics on the Tactical gear? Boss wants the bird ready to fight. I just didn't want to interrupt ye doing anything vital.
 
SO Amethyst
:: definitely, definitely was going to see about the CSO's diet. She grabs her tricorder and heads for the lift.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stands in the middle of Operations, watching relief officers coming to take over::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
@ *CTO* Go for it Murphy. Nothing that will interfere with a tactical diagnostic.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
@::looks over his shoulder:: CTO: It is fine with me, as well.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
@*CEO*: Thankee Commander. I'm on the Bridge if ye need anything.
 
SO Amethyst
:: Orders the lift to the location the Cygnus is berthed. Well, one thing could be said when she was at the command center, it never seemed boring.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Take good care of her people, I want hourly reports sent to the Cygnus.
 
SO Amethyst
:: As the lift stops, she steps off and makes her way through the area to the docking bay.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
@CVO: Excellent. I promise not to blow any holes in anything. ::grins and starts Tactical systems checks at the TAC station::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::walks up the steps onto the transporter padd::
 
SO Amethyst
:: Checking in with the duty officer, she quickly makes her way aboard.::
 
ACTION: The CO materializes in the middle of the Cygnus' bridge.
 
Ambassador Korval
@:: Looks up as one of his aides comes in and begins to prepare the table for 'guests'.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
Bridge: Commanding Officer on deck!
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: exits the lift ::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::looks up as the CO appears on the bridge, and nudges Murphy:: CTO: ::whispered:: Now he is too good for the turbolifts, I suppose...
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::turns around:: CTO: You can not be helped.
 
SO Amethyst
:: Finding her way to the bridge of the vessel, she blinks to see the captain already there. Then with a shrug, she makes her way over to science and logs in.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Whispers back:: CVO: Apparently, mate. ::winks::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: No Sir... I'm a lost cause... too hard for the Fleet. ::grins::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles and sits down in the Captain's chair::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::activates the arm consoles:: Self: I missed this chair....
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Continues her diagnostics and tests::
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Watches as each place is set, choreographed just as it has many times in the past.::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: nods as she notices that her crew has been on top of things and have already run the diagnostics ::
 
SO Amethyst
:: With the coordinates the captain had given her before, she locks one of the sensors into that area, setting the others for general.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Chief, I saw a report from your staff earlier. Something new to report?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Mind if we chat about sensors for a minute, Ensign? The CO wants me to boost the Tactical scans if I can, and I figure yer the expert on sensors.
 
SO Amethyst
:: blinks up in surprise, not expecting anyone to talk to her.:: CTO: Not at all. How can I be of assistance?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::takes a cup of coffee from a young ensign::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::turns in his chair to face the CO:: CO: Not especially, Commander. We took the Cygnus to investigate a minor disturbance in the sensor grid. She was in need of a little shakedown after our minor repair session anyway. In any case, we found nothing. Back on the station, we would see a blip appear briefly on the sensors every two to three hours... it was always gone before we could identify it.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: The last time we went out into the Delta Triangle we experienced some similar conditions to the Briar Patch. Lots of sensor echoes and ghosts, static. I wound up having to manually aim our guns and torpedoes. Anything you can do with the new gear to help cut through that muck and let me shoot straighter?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Make sure to keep an eye on it.
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Nods as one of his other aides informs him the delegates are here.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
CO: Already on it, sir. ::turns back to the console to finish the engine diagnostic::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: walks around engineering, stopping here and there to check on things ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods and watches the two dozen people running around the Bridge as he sips of his coffee::
 
SO Amethyst
CTO: Well... yes. But the danger of that, is you in essence also blind-side yourself, create a sort of blind spot. What you have done, is narrowed the field for better quality as well as distance. However....
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Perhaps we can just narrow the confinement on the targeting gear so I can get a lock then? Leave the others on wide view?
 
SO Amethyst
:: turns around and pulls up the schematics.:: CTO: These have been enhanced for more detail, which can give us 80.43% normalcy in the Briar Patch, and... about 69.99% for the tactical sensors.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: I'll take that over Kentucky Windage any day and twice on Sundays... if it works.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::opens the COM channel to Engineering from his chair:: *CEO*: Commander.
 
SO Amethyst
CTO: This is true... I understand this ship has not had a mission in awhile.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: taps her com badge :: *CO* Spanner here.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CEO*: Status report?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Just local policing patrols of the sector and around the station. It's been doing plenty, just in the front yard.
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: Nods as the representatives are brought in and politely asks them to take a seat. Mentally he makes a note as to where each sits and with whom.::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
*CO* Like I said earlier Sir, shipshape and Bristol Fashion. :: grins ::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Continues with her diagnostics::
 
SO Amethyst
:: nods::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
*CEO*: Wonderful, please report for Bridge duty. Commander Harker will not be joining us today.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Just get me the best data ye can, I'll do what I can. Thanks for the consult.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: lifts her eyebrow :: *CO* Alright Sir, I'll be right there.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: hands her padd over to her second in charge and goes to the lift ::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Harker minding the fort for ye Boss?
 
SO Amethyst
CTO: You are... welcome.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
Computer: Bridge.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Yes, she will be in command of the station until we return.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Don't look so bloody surprised, Ensign. I didn't make leftenant overnight, I remember being a monopip. I don't stand on ceremony. I don't care what your rank is, so long as ye know yer job. We're a team.
 
SO Amethyst
CTO: I still find it unusual to be thanked for doing my duty. It is not... logical... or so my father taught me.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: stands on the lift wondering how Harker got out of coming along ::
 
Ambassador Korval
@ :: As all are seated, he opens the conversation.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
SO: Well, I believe in letting others know they are doing right, or wrong, equally. I'm about the most straightforward person ye are likely to meet. ::grins::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Please signal the station, that we are ready to depart. Take us to internal power.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: exits the lift and approaches Jonathan :: CO: Reporting as ordered Sir. :: smiles ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods and points to the empty XO seat::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Checking her systems... phasers... pulse cannons... torpedo launchers... tractors... Tactical sensors... ECM gear...::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::stops the diagnostics and sends a message to Spacedock Control:: CO: Aye, sir. Arcadia Station reports clear to depart.
 
SO Amethyst
:: Watches the CTO a moment more, curiously, and then makes sure she is prepared for setting out.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Request undocking and sever the umbilical connections.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Then take us out, one quarter impulse.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Magazines are full, all Tactical systems report ready Skipper.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
CO: Not in my Spacedock, Commander. Thrusters will do fine until we clear the doors. ::begins the undocking procedure::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::just smiles::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Starts doing Tactical sensor sweeps to check the area, tuning up the sensors and getting baseline readings::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::shakes her head and chuckles at the CVO::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sips of his coffee::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Still drinking that watered down mud, are ye Sir?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: I tweaked the replicator a bit after drinking yours, Lieutenant. Don't worry...it has the right kick now. ::smiles and places the cup to his left::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::rotates the Cygnus 180 degrees using the lateral thrusters, then applies forward thrust and takes the ship slowly out the Spacedock doors::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Happy to help, Sir, after all, we wouldn't want ye drinking second run, would we? ::winks::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::leans closer toward the CEO:: CEO: Commander, we are going into an area of space in the Briar Patch.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at his tactical officer and stands up::
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: nods and listens ::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::glances up at the viewscreen:: CO: Course heading, Commander?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Continues to monitor sensors, tweaking the adjustments as the SO suggested::
 
SO Amethyst
:: shakes her head at the talk of coffee::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Full communication lockdown, only transmissions to and from base Operations.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Aye Sir, Security lockout on all COMMs except OPS. ::makes the adjustments to the console::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: We are going into enemy territory, we have reason to believe a cell is working out of the Briar Patch...and a few hours ago, Starfleet Intelligence intercepted a message from someone wanting to defect....we are going in to find this person. I want everyone on their toes. This smells like a trap.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: And what do they say about traps, Lieutenant?
 
SO Amethyst
:: Looks at the captain.::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::brings the Cygnus to all-stop, awaiting course and speed directions::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Only a boob walks into a boobytrap Sir. ::grins::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles:: CTO: Exactly.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: grins ::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::turns over his shoulder:: CTO: Boob?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
SO: Please give the coordinates to the Helm.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CVO: Slang fer a mindless fool.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
SO: Start constant scans and sends the same coordinates to the Helm.
 
CEO LtCmdr Spanner
:: catches Rome's eyes, shakes her head and chuckles at the CVO ::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sits back down::
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
CTO: Ah. ::turns back, still awaiting the coordinates::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Continues monitoring the sensors:: CO: Yellow Alert then, Sir?
 
SO Amethyst
:: After working through the CTO's words, turns to her station, ready to 'glue' her eyes upon it. What a strange term...::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Not quite yet, we're just out here for a walk...let's not give the cell any ideas that we are on to their location.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Aye Sir, flying casual... but watchful.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
::receives the coordinates and plots a course:: CO: Course plotted, sir. Speed?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Warp 2 until we close to the Briar patch, then drop to full impulse.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CVO: Take us out, Chief.
 
CVO Lt Ryushi
CO: Aye, sir, Warp 2, engaging... now. ::flies the Cygnus in a huge graceful arc around the massive station, and then out of the system at warp 2::

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Pause Mission: "No profit in death" -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 21st January 2008
    Executive Producer: ChrisD
    Copyright 2007: A Call To Duty
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