Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10805.19

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Special Guest SM
			and	[ACO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			and	Klingon Captain K’Vach
			and	Romulan Captain
			and	Doctor Jonsana

Einar Sigurðsson                as            [AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto

Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic

Absent:

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Julie Léger		as	Ship Manager

USS Scimitar, Stardate 10805.19

Tense Atmosphere - Part One

The USS Scimitar is about to depart Starbase 123 and proceed to Tyrellia to investigate a distress call.

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FCO_Ens_Uax says:
:: sitting on the bridge computing the time to Tyrellia at maximum warp::

<SBOPS> COM: Scimitar: You are cleared to depart, godspeed.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stands by the Tactical console in his spiffy new command red uniform running a level 4 diagnostic as they switch to internal power::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::hears the COMM:: FCO: Okay Ensign, let's see if you are really Scimitar material. Take us out of here. ::sits down in the center chair::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: Understood.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::takes the ship out of starbase gently easing it out to the coldness of space::

ACTION: The FCO scratches the paint on the way out.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Sir, tactical systems respond 100%. They did a fine job at the base.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Easy Ensign!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::hears a metal groan::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: Okay who put that pylon there!?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: Honestly, I'm not that bad of a driver, or DRUNK...
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: I'll put a pylon somewhere else if you do that again! Bring us about, lay in a course for Tyrellia, maximum speed.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: And I've seen you nearly drunk. It wasn't a pretty sight.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins, then returns to his console::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: Relax commander.. You're in good hands ::Burps and hits the button swinging the ship around and punching the ship into warp speed ::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::vocally sighs:: Self: Good start...good start... FCO: ETA?
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: About 20 minutes unless something crazy happens to the ship.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Relax sir, what else could go wrong? ::grins at him::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO/AXO: Yes. That won't happen. No it won't. ::convincing self::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Long range sensors report nothing as of yet, sir.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::steps into a turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::tactical sensors rings a chime and bring up a display:: ACO: Sir, Vor’cha class cruiser crossing the border sir, heading for Tyrellia.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::wonders to self:: ALL: What're they doing here?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::steps out onto the bridge and heads to the second command chair::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::turns to the AXO:: AXO: Klingons. Hail them please Mr. Adalberto.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to the CMO:: CMO: Welcome to the Bridge Doctor Balena.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Aye sir, hailing frequencies open.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Klingons: Klingon Vessel, this is the USS Scimitar, please respond.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: Thank you sir, feeling better or should I step back a few?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sends the data to the ACO's chair:: ACO: Sir, they will reach Tyrellia before we do. If there are Romulans there, that could get messy.

@ <Klingons> COM: ACO: We have picked up a distress call and are moving to assist.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: Have we received any new information?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Friendly bunch aren't they. ::gives the CMO a gesture to show he's busy::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::whispers over to the ACO:: ACO: Since when do the Klingons respond to Federation distress signals unless they have something to gain?

@ <Klingons> COM: ACO: We will possibly save precious minutes hence I see no problem in crossing your border. We are allies. Out.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::before he can answer the hail is cut:: CMO: New information... yes, the Klingons are on their way too.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: An interesting question, and one I hope we can find an answer to.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::looks back at the ACO:: Commander, I have a strange feeling about this. Almost like a Khitomer event..
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: That should make it more fun, pain sticks anyone?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Are you still drunk Ensign? Let's not jump to conclusions. We have been at peace too long now to distrust them so quickly.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Sir, I suggest Yellow alert at this time...this is all too convenient, that Klingon ship is sending out a legit Imperial code, and Long Range sensors have yet to pick up any Romulan activity, but I'd rather have shields up when we do drop in for tea.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: No thanks, last time I endured one of those, was my cadet days at the academy.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: You know how that went back in Boston.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: I too am a warrior, Doctor. Their use of pain sticks is...impressive. ::twitches an antenna::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Ensign I don't even want to know what you were doing with a pain stick at the Academy
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: I agree yellow alert, but keep the shields down for now, we can't be overly suspicious.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
:: Looks back :: CMO: My roommate was a Klingon and liked to use his frequently when he was drunk..
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Aye sir, I'll keep a finger over the button then.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: We're coming into orbit around Tyrellia, standard orbit procedures started.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::his tactical sensors beep:: ACO: The Klingons have reached a geosync orbit.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Ensign, that planet is getting much bigger very quickly and after our departure I think you need to keep your eyes on where we are going.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Please stop right there, this story doesn’t sound like it has a happy ending for you.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: You'd be right actually
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
All: Perhaps she can finish it later.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Good lets keep it at that.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: I'm way ahead of you. ::points out viewscreen:: we're already in a standard orbit.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: But the stories were always fun..
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Running tachyon scans now sir, for any cloaked vessels.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::plots and escape plan and inputs it into the computer for possible use::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks at the FCO only a few feet in front and dismisses another phrase he doesn't quite get.:: FCO: Good. AXO: Hail the surface.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: I sure it does Ensign but the less I know about the insight about you and your pain sticks the better. For my sake and I think for everyone here.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Yes sir....I've located the main complex, attempting to hail them now. Channel is open.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
CMO: You're probably right..
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Complex: This is the USS Scimitar to the Tyrellian complex, come in please. We have come in response to your distress call.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::runs a tachyon scan, whilst keeping an eye on the Vor'cha class::

# <Dr. Jonsana> COM: ACO: UH..Captain? This is Dr. Jonsana of the federation science team assigned here. Did you say distress call? ::her image appears on screen::

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Jonsana: Idrani. Acting Captain Idrani. Yes, Starbase 123 and the Klingon vessel in orbit picked up your distress call not half hour ago.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks at the woman on the screen:: ACO: It's like a puzzle with no matching pieces.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Not her! This whole matter I mean.

# <Jonsana> COM: ACO: No, Captain Idrani. We never sent out a distress call. I don't know what else to say. ::shrugs::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::starts scanning the local area:: ACO: Looking for the sign of the transmission now sir!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: They sound confused sir, wouldn't sending a distress call set off a few alarms?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::thanks Jonsana and closes the COM and turns back to the AXO:: AXO: Strange isn't it...
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Can I raise shields NOW ?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Yes Mr. Trigger-Happy-Tony. Implement full Yellow alert including raising shields. And get me the Klingon back on the line please.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::raises shields:: ACO: Mac told you about that nickname didn't he? Raising shields now.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: You'd think they'd notice sending the call out in the first place.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::smiles at the ACO comment::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::suddenly sad that someone else thought of the nickname he thought he'd done a good job of::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::opens the channel to the klingon ship:: COM: Vor'cha: Klingon vessel, please come in.

@ <Klingons> COM: Scimitar: Mmyeeeeees?

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
AXO: I'm going to call you Trigger from now on.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Klingons: Captain..er...Captain. We seem to have a bit of a mystery and perhaps we can work together.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CMO: No no... its Trigger Happy Tony or just Drunkard
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Sure doc, I've been called worse. ::winks::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: That being worse.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
AXO: Drunkard seems to suit you...
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: How about THT for short sir but it would make more sense being TNT.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks over at the helmsman:: FCO: That's quite enough, Ensign.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
AXO: Okay if you insist..

@ <Klingons> COM: Scimitar: I am Captain K'Vach of the Klingon vessel Krolak. That is acceptable. We are told there was no distress call... so either my Engineer needs to be killed for incompetence or there is another explanation.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::notices the AXO playing the 'rank' card::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to K'Vach::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
AXO: It doesn't mean I won't speak my mind...
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Ensign, there is a time to speak and a time to keep quiet. Guess which one it is now. Go on, you have a 50% chance of getting it right.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
AXO: You will respect the chain of command Ensign, or I can always have you thrown in the brig..::wonders why the Trill is acting so weird::
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
::doesn’t respond ::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
FCO: Go with quiet time
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: You might want to check her out, maybe a full physical is in order.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
All: Okay people, can we focus please? Shoreleave is over.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Focusing very carefully sir.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: No signs of the subspace signal, still trying to find the origins.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
ACTION: Romulan Warbird decloaks at a position facing the Klingon ship and the Scimitar.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::his console bleeps:: ACO: Romulan Warbird decloaking sir!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
AXO: Not a bad idea but I think this is the wrong time for that sir
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Red alert!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: They have not charged weapons....their shields are at 100%.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Aye sir, Red alert.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: As are ours. Maybe they are just being cautious. Hail them.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
*All*: All hands report to battle stations, this is not a drill.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: Sir most of my shoreleave was covered in your vomit. Wasn't that relaxing.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Hailing frequencies open sir.
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ALL: Uh oh..
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::with power in his voice:: CMO: Doctor, not now.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: We're being patched in to a conference hail sir.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: Aye sir and sorry sir
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ACO: I have an escape route already inputting and ready to go.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Thank you. COM: K'Vach/Romulans: Gentlemen... I am aware of why the Klingons are here, but a Romulan vessel this far over the neutral zone?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::keeps weapons powered down, but manually programs a firing sequence at the Romulan's weapon array so they won't pick that up::

$ <Romulan Commander> COM: ACO/K'Vach: We are here in response to a distress call that we picked up. We were offering assistance.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Self: Of course...we all were.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Sir...Romulans have no history of acknowledging distress calls from over the Neutral Zone. Why now?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO: I wonder who is going to pop up next responding to this mystery distress call
FCO_Ens_Uax says:
ALL: Perhaps the ferengi...
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: All: Well, it looks like this will be the first activity in a while involving the three of our federations. Being as this is Federation space I will be taking the lead in any investigation. Am I clear?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Don't even say that.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
AXO: Correct me if I'm wrong but would they need permission to cross our board even to respond to a distress call?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::feels a tingling in his Trigger finger...been ages since he took on Romulans::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: That is correct, doctor.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
ACO/AXO: Well did they?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: How ever a humanitarian aid can fly over the border with a flag of non aggression, only if the circumstance allows. This one does not.

@ <Klingons> COM: All: ::growls:: I have served alongside many federation ships during the war against the Dominion.. if it were in Klingon space I would not have it any other way. Your proposal is acceptable. ::nods;:

$ <Romulan Commander> COM: All: Your proposal is preposterous... we have come to offer our assistance.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Romulan Commander: We appreciate your assistance, but to hopefully allay any confusion and an incident of a Romulan crossing into Federation space without permission, I must insist. ::holds on the 'we have more ships than you' line::

$<Romulan Commander> ::nods slowly:: COM: All: Very well. As you wish. ::forced to concede and showing he doesn't like it::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Plus a Warbird is no match for a Vor'cha and an Akira together, as long as he doesn't have friends...we outgun him, and that's how I prefer Romulans to stay..
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
AXO: Or are these Klingons truly on our side?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: All: We shall communicate again on how to proceed.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::ends the COM:: All: Suggestions?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Last time I checked doctor, the treaty was still on. It's the Romulans we can't trust.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: I suggest we try and find the origins of this distress signal...it's strange but it seems to have stopped broadcasting just when we got close enough to pinpoint it.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
AXO: It wouldn't be the first time that a Klingon house secretly worked with the Romulans, sir.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::his board lights up:: ACO: Incoming Priority One message sir, encrypted.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Let's hear it.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::puts in on::

ACTION: As the AXOs hand slips off his console and hits himself where it hurts, the message comes on. It is from Starbase 123 - they are under attack from three Romulan Warbirds.

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