STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10809.08

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

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

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

Mike Johnson	as	[OPS] Ensign Sam Chambers
		Station Operations Officer

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

Barbara Moline	as	[CMO] Ensign Teyla Maui
		Chief Medical Officer

Kyle P Cordek	as	[CIV] Beverly Ashiba
		Intelligence Officer

Guest starring:

Absent:

Directed by
           ............ Nicholas Moline, SM

Previously on Arcadia: 

The Station's crew has boarded the newly repaired U.S.S. Cygnus and have been on route to an empty sector of space for the purpose of testing out new phased shield modifications
 
The purpose of these new shields is to prevent future problems with weapons fire in alternate realities from causing damage to the ship or station again
 
Unfortunately there are several problems with these planned modifications from Starfleet

not the least of which is when these phased shields are enabled.... the shields are useless against weapons fire in THIS reality
 
also, they only protect against blasts that occur on or outside the shield radius, if the blast in the alternate reality occupied the same space as the inside of the ship or station, it's useless
 
While on route several members of the crew have been formulating ideas that may get around these... problems

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Resume Mission: "Field Trials" - Part II -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

FCO Lt Ryushi
::in the TL with the CTO, on the way to the meeting::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sits in the Observation Lounge, sipping a coffee while going over a report from Starfleet HQ::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Whistling 'Whiskey in the Jar-O' as the trubolift moves::
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::enters observation lounge and sits down::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::takes his seat at the staff table::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Enters the observation lounge and takes her seat.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::ignores the senior staff while he reads over a padd, finishing the work::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::steps off the TL as it arrives on Deck 1 and heads into the observation lounge::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Follows the FCO, stops whistling as she enters the lounge::
 
CMO Ens Maui
::walks in and takes a seat after moving her tail out of the way;;
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
XO: Was thinking would be nice if we can get some old school rifles for station just in case of borg.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CIV: You mean the TR116's?
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
XO: Not necessary maybe some m16 or ak-47's.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Glances at the CTO:: CTO: We still have the slug throwers right?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
XO: They are in the Tactical database. We can make as many as we need on demand.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CIV/CTO: That is old school why do you think the TR's won't work, Ashiba?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks up from his PADD and raises an eyebrow, then glances back at it::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::takes his normal seat to the right of the CO::
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CTO/XO: Electronic components in newer guns.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CTO/XO: Always nice to have a weapon that's purely mechanical at that point.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CIV: Yeah, I'll take those over antiques any day and twice on Sunday.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::puts the PADD away and turns to his left:: XO: You brought it ?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CTO: What's your take Lt.?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Glances at the CO and nods, handing him a box under the table.::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::looks at the CIV and the CTO as if they are complete loons:: CIV/CTO: Those weapons are over five hundred years old.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Attention please.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
XO: TR-116 has twice or thrice the effective range, has aiming aids, and the same rate of fire and capacity. No contest. TR-116 rules.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::adjusts his gaze to the Captain::
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
XO/CTO: Depending how strung EMP pulse is your screwed.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::coughs into his fist::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Nods at the CTO's last comment and turns her attention to the CO::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::shakes his head slightly and turns his attention to the CO::
 
CMO Ens Maui
::puts down the padd she was reading on new medical treatments for radiation poisoning::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
All: Before we start with our briefing, there's one thing that I want to address.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CIV: Nope, the TR-116 still fires its slugs by mechanical action, only the sights and lights are electronic. It was designed to work in radiogenic environments.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::turns to co::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Focuses on the CO now she's finished::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Mr Ryushi, if you ever come on duty without the proper attire again, I will have to send you to the Brig. ::looking rather upset::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::hides a grin::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: You want me to toss him in anyway Boss? Just for practice?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Stand up, Mr Ryushi. ::stands up to face the Vulcan and throws a grin at Murphy::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::furrows his brow and quickly checks his uniform:: CO: I apologize, Commander, but you must be mistaken... ::stands::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Grins as she knows what is happening too::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stands as well::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Comes to attention::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::flicks a finger towards the FCO's neck:: FCO: If I'm not mistaken, you're lacking a rank insigna!

 FCO Lt Ryushi
::allows a hand to slip up to his neck to check his pips... counting both gold pips there:: CO: I am afraid I do not understand...

CO Cmdr Rome
::lifts up his hand, in it a small wooden box and hands it to the FCO:: FCO: For dedication to duty and exemplary service in your position as my Flight Control Officer, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, as of this moment. Congratulations, commander.

CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Been a long way coming. ::smiles::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::smiles at the FCO::FCO: Congratulations...
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Applauds:: FCO: Congratulations... Sir...
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::smirks::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::immediately comes to attention:: CO: Thank you, Sir. I am... honored.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::stands and applauds the new Lieutenant Commander::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::applauds and pats the FCO on the back:: FCO: You deserve it. Now, try it on.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
FCO: Congratulations sir.
 
CMO Ens Maui
::joins in the congratulations::
 
CMO Ens Maui
FCO: Well done
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::removes the black, gold-rimmed pip from the box and attaches it to his collar:: CO: Thank you, Commander. All: Thank you, all. ::extends a hand to the CO::
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
FCO: Good job sir
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::makes mental note to ensure the FCO's computer access reflects his new grade and status::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: With this pip, I am entrusting you to a path of command. Don't fail me. ::shakes his hand smiling::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO/CTO: Now, I believe you have a short briefing on your plans.
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::shakes the CO's hand and returns with a "Vulcan" smile:: CO: I shall not.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sits back down and waves an Ensign over with coffee for everyone::

XO Cmdr Harker
FCO: Well done. ::Sits back down.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
FCO: Rank before beauty... Sir... ::smirks and sits::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
FCO: That pip looks great on you sir. ::extends his right hand::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
OPS: Thank you, Ensign. ::shakes his hand, beginning to sit in the process::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::nods and takes his seat also::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::waits for either the FCO or CTO to start detailing where to start implementing their new plan::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Pulls out a PADD to take notes and glances at the FCO and CTO.::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::nods to the CTO:: CTO: You may begin, I will interject as needed. ::pulls out a PADD with their details on it::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Passes out PADDs and sighs:: ALL: As you will see from these, we have developed a system that will use the sensors to automatically track incoming hostile fire, raise the shields and adjust them to the desired frequency, and commence evasive maneuvers using the autopilot.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::puts his attention and focus toward the CTO curious what has been worked up::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Good work indeed, are we ready to set all of this up?
 
CTO Lt Murphy
ALL: These use the existing Tactical sensors, shields, and normal helm controls with only minimal updates and subroutines. Shouldn't be a problem to install or implement.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Reads the padd the CTO gave her as the CTO gives her report.::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::glances at the report nodding a bit reading the first section:
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::Stands up:: All: All right, everyone take a padd and implement what ever these two need from your respective departments. Mr Chambers, please start with updating Mr Ryushi's status onboard this vessel, assign him new clearance and command codes. Commander Harker, you have conn. The rest of you, get this thing installed.
 
CMO Ens Maui
::studies the padd given to her::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Aye Sir, I'm still concerned about the holes in our defenses though...
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CTO: Some of these power adjustments seem a bit bold .... It will be experimental to get these kinds of data speeds when coordinating the primary systems with one another.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Doctor, if your patients don't need you, I would like your presence on the Bridge for all of this.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CO: Consider it done sir.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Nods to the CO:: CO: Aye Sir. ::Heads for the Bridge and Tactical to get to work::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods at Paige:: XO: I agree, but we'll see where we stand after installing these new safety measures and start our first trials.
 
CMO Ens Maui
CO: Understood sir I’m sure I can be spared most my team is capable of handling things on there own.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: It needs to be handled by the computers, mortal beings can't detect and react fast enough. The sensors are on all the time anyway. The shields are also designed to modulate to accommodate weapons fire. It's all minor tweaks mostly.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CTO: Will structural integrity fields be affected at all?

CO Cmdr Rome
All: dismissed. 

XO Cmdr Harker
CO: I wish I knew what the brass is up for..::Nods and heads to the bridge...::

OPS Ens Chambers
::stands up and moves over to the CTO:: CTO: I did not mean to imply it could not be done, it will be a challenge
 
CMO Ens Maui
::heads to the bridge::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CIV: That's up to Flight, not Tactical. I'd suggest increasing them and the inertial dampers, but that's not my call.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::gets up and heads for science station on up::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::gets up from his seat and heads out onto the bridge, taking his seat at the helm::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: Right. It can be done, and it has to be. You might want to assign this job to a secondary processor that doesn't see much use anyway, so it will avoid clutter on the main bus, eh?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Takes her place on the bridge.:: ALL: Keep reports coming regularly.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CMO: A moment Doctor
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CTO: Good idea Lieutenant.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::steps out of the Observation Lounge and stands in the back of the Bridge, just watching::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Installs the subroutines she has already written and then does diagnostics on the systems to see if they still function correctly::
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::sets down starts configuring sensors:: OPS: Maybe, you can use some processors that use parallel processing for configurations
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: That's why they pay me the big bucks, eh? ::winks::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CMO: Doctor, having any issues accessing all the crews medical files? I think you or one of your staff was having problems logging into the database there where some login errors yesterday. And if it wasn't you check with your staff be sure they have what they need?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sips his coffee while watching the crew work, more efficiently than ever actually::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::looks shocked at the CTO's suggestion that she gets paid but decides not a good time to reply::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Glances back at the CO:: CO: Sir everything aright?
 
CMO Ens Maui
OPS: I haven't heard anything but I will be sure to ask thank you for your concern.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Yes Commander, all dandy.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Walks over to him:: CO: You just seem quieter lately...
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::nods:: CMO: We have not had a formal CMO for awhile if there are any technical problems with medical or anything in sickbay that you notice don't hesitate to call. I am overseeing Engineering also right now.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Just, a lot has happened recently. I just got more word from HQ, but I can't even seem to celebrate.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Well a lot’s been happening Sir, what was the news?
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CMO: I can also send some lab techs down to.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::pulls a box out of his jacket:: XO: They just gave me this.
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::begins writing the new subroutines into the autopilot program::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Tactical is up Boss. Ready when you are.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
::starts writing AI for sensors::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Start first computer diagnostics, Lieutenant.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::looks at the box.:: CO: a promotion?
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CO: Working on new AI for sensors and shield management.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods at his friend:: XO: Aye.
 
CMO Ens Maui
OPS: if I have problems I’ll inform you ::nods and turns starting to walk around the bridge keeping her tail out of everyone’s way::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Already done Sir. Diagnostics say everything checks out, at least at this stage. I can only speak for the Tactical stuff though.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Congratulations anyway.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: With Karri gone to take over rebuilding the Science Academy after the whole GPM incident, it's just hard to find things to celebrate, you know. ::pats her on the back:: But we have to try.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Thank you.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::steps to the middle of the Bridge:: All: Oh one more thing.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Nods::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CMO: I must report to my station just let me know if there are an issues in sickbay. Considering what happen to my predecessor I would like to think I should get the best care in Sickbay if it where needed. That goes for Medical Systems both on Cygnus and Arcadia
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::turns to face the CO at the center of the small bridge::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Glances at the CO::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::holds out a box:: All: They also gave me this....so now you really have to start treating me like a king.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Sir, I'm sorry I couldn't hear you the preamble to the democratic constitution of the Federation was going through my head...
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Smiles::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: About time they minted us a real Captain... it's embarrassing to be the COMMANDER of a ship or station. ::winks:: Well done Boss.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::laughs and puts the 4th pip to his neck:: CTO: Shut up, Lieutenant. ::winks::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CO: Sir, you know you're not allowed to replicate one for your own purposes right? ::looks around not seeing an Admiral anywhere nearby::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Congratulations Sir.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CTO: Anyone who holds command of a ship is captain.
 
CIV Beverly Ashiba
CTO: Even if it's a ensign, naval tradition.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Aye Sir. ::Goes back to her checks and diagnostics::

CO Capt Rome
::runs his hand over the pips:: XO: This feels strange.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::gets to his station after his comment and notes there was indeed a secure comm that came in for the Captain:: Self: Oh
 
CMO Ens Maui
CO: congrats sir ::smiles::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
::Chooses to ignore the CIV, who obviously missed the joke::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::shakes his head slightly at the CIV:: CO: Congratulations, Captain Rome. ::stands and extends a hand in congrats::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: It does at that you'll get used to it in time, I remember when I made Jg, never forget your first they say... Well this is a heck of a milestone for you Sir.
 
CO Capt Rome
XO: Does this pip make me look old? ::grins and sits down in the center chair::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
ALL: Eh yeah, okay seems the King is Legit after all ::smiles slightly then comes to firm attention:: ALL: CAPTAIN On the Bridge!
 
CO Capt Rome
::chuckles:: OPS: Stand down, Ensign.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: No Boss, it's the gray hair that's makin' ye look ancient. The pip is just an excuse. ::smirks::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Laughs and takes her position.::
 
CTO Lt Murphy
OPS: Hey! That's MY line!
 
CO Capt Rome
::crosses his legs, then uncrosses them:: CTO: Don't make me demote you now.
 
OPS Ens Chambers
CTO: Sorry sir, no disrespect but I read it first .. Better luck next time.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Like THAT would prevent me from being me Sir? Ye ought to know the Irish better than that. ::winks::
 
CO Capt Rome
::smiles and stands up:: All: Alright guys, let's get this show on the road. And this time, please keep the ship in one piece, alright? ::smiles at the senior staff::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: I'd be careful Sir, the Irish are a crafty lot.
 
CTO Lt Murphy
CO: Ryushi broke it before I got here last time Boss, I'll try to make a better go of it this go-round. ::grins::
 
CO Capt Rome
::smiles::
 
OPS Ens Chambers
::opens up a secure ODN relay socket and promotes the FCO's access to BETA-ONE LEVEL-4 and also makes a notation to the Captain's record as well::
 
FCO LtCmdr Ryushi
::brings the ship about in preparation for the tests and looks to the viewscreen, ready to begin::

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Pause Mission: "Field Trials" – Part II -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 8th September 2008
    Executive Producer: Nick Moline
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