Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10812.01

Starring:
												 
Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 
			
Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani

Einar Sigurðsson                as         	[CSO] Lieutenant York
			and	NPC [SO] Thor

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax 

Lewis Little		as	[OPS] Ensign Yor’Kie

With Special Guest: 

Cathy Knights		as	Guest Ship Manager
			and	Vice Admiral Jinraak

Absent:

Julie Léger		as	Ship Manager

Rob Lemmens		as	[CMO] Commander Zoran Abmeraz

Anna Menser		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Rynia Solaa

CJ Short			as	[CIV] Fighter Wing Commander Ensign Sara Sumner

Last time on the Scimitar:

It is a trip more peaceful than shore leave. The Scimitar heads out for Iota Geminorum as per mission orders. Banter on the bridge is beginning to return to is usual upbeat norm, but more time will be required before the tension dies down from previous stressful events. The new crewmembers will need some time to settle in.

On route, the Chief Science Officer discovers that information on one of the system's planets has been Classified and detects the remains of Klingon heavy weaponry having been fired upon it at least 60 years ago. They have also picked up the faint signature of the Federation Probe there are heading out there to recover in the first place.

Captain's Log, Stardate 10812.01, We have almost arrived at the last known location of the probe but we have also detected 50 year old battle scars on a nearby planet, the weapon signatures appear to be Klingon but as yet we don't know who they were fighting or why. We'll proceed with caution.

<<<<< Begin Mission - "Cyrano's Secret" Part 2 >>>>>

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::sitting behind his desk in the ready room waiting for the call to go through to SFC::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::on the bridge, steps up and takes the centre chair::

FCO Ens Uax says:
::on the bridge manning her station:: 

CSO Lt York says:
::scanning the area for life signs::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Sir, I'm scanning the whole planet and moons for any signs of life. However the biometric scanners were being a bit....off.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::wonders why it's taking so long, drums his fingers on the desk and picks up a PADD::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns his head back to the science station:: CSO: Off?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Well you can't really call these....tinkerers real Engineers, now can you?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: I have been working on the problem sir, fear not.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: I thought that was fixed... so what exactly do the sensors tell you?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Fixed is a broad term, sir. So far, no life signs.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::On Bridge.::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Just how... 'off' are the sensors? Are we in any danger with not having full sensors?

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Attempting to raise Serok.:: 

FCO Ens Uax says:
::continuing on her course:: 

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::taps his Combadge:: *OPS*: Is there a problem with the Communications array?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Still receiving the probes signal

CSO Lt York says:
XO: No problem sir, just not up to my specifications sir. We are fine.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: OPS: This is Vice Admiral Jinraak, Admiral Serok is busy.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
*CO*: No sir, just having trouble getting the patch approved by Serok.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: I expect proper maintenance....something the Engineers of this ship are incapable off.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Approved.:: *CO*: I have him now, Sir. He doesn't seem very happy to talk.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
*OPS*: Patch him through to my ready room.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Patches it through to Mac.:: *CO*: He's all yours Sir. Self: Have fun.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: This is Vice Admiral Garth Jinraak, Admiral Serok is in a meeting.

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: We're 10 minutes from the probe. 

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Thank you. CSO: So we have a bit of a perfectionist joining the crew... about time.

CSO Lt York says:
::shrugs:: XO: I just think real officers should always do their duty when on duty sir. ::looks slightly over at the strange new Operations officer:: but whatever they care when not on duty... sans thieving.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::Looks at his screen:: COM: Jinraak: Admiral, we've picked up evidence of a battle in this sector that happened about 50 years ago that involved the Klingons, is there anything we need to know about this area?

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: A battle? Where exactly ARE you, Captain?

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Notes the glance from CSO.::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: We're where we're supposed to be, looking for the probe that you guys misplaced.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: You are... hold on, let me look at the briefing ::mutters inaudibly and checks his PADD:: Yes, you are in the...um... Iota Germinum system... Hmm

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Who queried this 'battle' you reported, Captain?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Sir, might I point out that we have arrived.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: All stop. CSO: Do we have the probe in range?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: I'm querying it Admiral, we have no record of any battle having been fought in this sector, especially not one involving the Klingons.

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: Understood. All stop! 

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::ignores the comment from the CSO referring to the OPS officer, disappointed himself that his old department now has such a blemish::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Close enough to latch on with a tractor beam, sir. We should bring it aboard and raise a level 10 quarantine field.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Hmm, there is nothing out of the ordinary... except... Oh. ::face drops::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Or if you prefer, a detailed scan before hand. We have it loud and clear on the short range now.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: Except what Admiral?

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: It appears that the third planet was completely bombed and all organic life was eradicated, Captain.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::ponders a second:: CSO: Scan it first please Mr. York.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: And my original plan seems the way to go, the biometric scanners are registering organic matter, liquid state....hmm. Something impervious to the vacuum and cold to not revert to a solid state. Fascinating...::goes deep into research mode::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: Are there any records from before it was bombed?

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Yes... Um, it was inhabited by Tribbles, it seems.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Organic matter... can you give me a more detailed scan?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::stifles a laugh:: COM: Jinraak: T...t... tribbles? ::lets a grin appear::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Sir, I will need to get a sample to the lab to get a clearer reading than that, the radiation from the star still interferes with the biometric scanners. I will notify Engineering in person. ::stresses the last part::

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: That is correct, Captain. But the planet was completely wiped out, there should be no Tribbles left on that planet.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: I don't like it when people say "Should be" Admiral, just ask Admiral Serok.

CSO Lt York says:
::his console beeps::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Commander.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Do I look like the kind of person that needs to follow every lead and confirm everything? ::sighs:: Hold on ::looks away from the screen::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::decides not to dignify that question with a response::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Lieutenant.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: I ran a spectral analysis of the probe, and cross referenced it with the database's blueprints to check for faults.....seems the probe's mechanism has been tampered with somehow.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Ugh. ::rolls his eyes and drones:: I can confirm that all Tribbles were eradicated by the Klingons.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Go on...

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: shall I go into synchronous orbit around the planet? 

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Hold position for now please, Ensign.

CSO Lt York says:
CSO: I can't get a better reading than that, I'm not an Engineer....I can only see that the current layout and power consumption do not correspond with the blueprint data.

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: Understood. Course laid in for the planet when the time comes.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: They had better be, I had enough trouble with Tribbles when I was the CTO on this tub, I don't relish the idea of a repeat performance.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Thank you. CSO: We need to find out what that organic matter is. Prepare to bring the probe into quarantine.

VAdm Jinraak says:
COM: CO: Was that it, Captain? Any other questions, complaints, concerns, requests?

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Aye sir. I'm notifying the forward bay to raise a medical quarantine field immediately.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
COM: Jinraak: That is all Admiral, I wish I could say you've put my mind at ease but these are Tribbles we're talking about... MacAllister out.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Tries to access the great LCARS extra called "Games" and gets an error message.: "Sorry for the inconvenience, but you either do not have access to this file or your session has timed out. If you believe you have received this message in error, contact your vessels CO."::

CSO Lt York says:
XO: I can give you a visual of the probe as I bring it in sir....from what I can see on camera, the hull seems buckled and bent.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::closes the COM and stands up, only to fall back into his chair in fits of laughter that can be heard on the bridge::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Then by all means, let's turn on the widescreen. ::turns in his seat to see the front of the ship and the viewscreen::

ACTION: The OPS officer's console flashes with another message 'This activity is being monitored by the Operations department; all deviances will be reported to the Chief of Operations.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: What is going on over there? ::hears the COs laughter:: *CO*: Are you okay Sir? Sounds like you're murdering an Enyak in there.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Tries different passwords while laughing.:: Self: Did he reset it to "God"?

CSO Lt York says:
::puts the probe on the view screen, bathed in blue shimmer from the tractor beam::

FCO Ens Uax says:
::looks towards the Ready Room. Gets up and walks over hitting the chime:: 

ACTION: The probe is being slowly pulled into the ship

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Nothing, Sir. I just can't access the training applications.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
*XO*: Tribbles... ::tries to stop laughing:: I'll be out in a minute.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::sees the OPS laughing and steps over to see what is so funny:: FCO: Oh since when are people allowed to come and go without permission, Ensign?

ACTION: The Operations officer's console flashes again, 'All security breaches are sent immediately to the Chief of Security'

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: I've set the ship to autopilot and I've got one of the other crew to relieve me. Relax.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: You're making me miss the view... what…games? I'd have thought with your court martial coming up you'd have wised up a bit.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::pulls himself together and heads out to the bridge::

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: What security breach? It's a training application.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Permission to collect the bio matter myself, sir.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Relax? Has your lack of respect for superior officers disappeared along with your discipline?! Return to your seat immediately! If you wish to be relieved, you get permission first.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Its the "Tribbles vs Klingons: What Happens Next", but I can't access it.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::thinks the crew are all high:: CSO: Being the only one who wants to work, yes, you may have that privilege but I do NOT want that quarantine broken, understood?

FCO Ens Uax says:
::wonders who got up on the wrong side of the bed:: 

FCO Ens Uax says:
::goes back and sits down resuming her duties:: 

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::walks through the door and onto the bridge:: CSO: Hold up a sec.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::slams down on the button on the OPS console to close the application:: OPS: Don't make me come over here again.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Sir...::looks annoyed:: I have been doing this for quite a few years.

CSO Lt York says:
CO: Aye sir. ::comes to attention::

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: That was what I was doing.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CSO: Did you scan the area for Tribbles? ::tries not to chuckle::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Then I'll come down even harder on you if that quarantine field is broken.

CSO Lt York says:
::nods at the XO then turns to face the Captain with a puzzling look on his face:: CO: Tribbles sir? No, should I scan for leprechauns as well?

ACTION: The probe arrives safely aboard the ship

CSO Lt York says:
::not hiding his annoyance with the arrogant Captain::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::quirks an eyebrow at the CSO:: CSO: Just look for the damn Tribbles, the leprechauns can wait.

CSO Lt York says:
::walks over to his station again:: CO: Where should I look for these Tribbles sir? On the probe?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::flashes the CSO a warning look as this is not the time or place for an argument::

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
CSO: Maybe I'll scan for the elusive space spiders.

CSO Lt York says:
::almost breaks a smile at the OPS's comment::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Maybe you'll shut up until you have something useful to say.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CSO: That would be a start... then double check the planet, run sub surface scans as well.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Well Captain MacAllister said scan for Tribbles, but they are dead right? Sorry, just thought I'd help.

CSO Lt York says:
::sits back down:: CO: Aye sir. The whole planet sub surface scan will take a few minutes.

ACTION: The OPS console beeps, reporting some form of encrypted transmission on the probe.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Looks down.:: CO: XO: Encrypted transmission on Mr. Bent Probe. Relaying now. ::Relays.::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Help by carrying out your orders. We've had this discussion.

CSO Lt York says:
::his console bleeps:: CO: I began my scan on the probe sir....seems the organic matter has a hit in the medical library, it is some form of modified Tribble DNA....perhaps a common ancestor or offshoot.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Mr...bent...probe? I thought Vulcans weren't supposed to try and be funny.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Not me, Sir. The probe thing.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CSO: Modified how exactly?

ACTION: The transmission blares out as a series of garbled words that sound like Klingon, Romulan, Bynar, Terran and Lurian all at the same time

CSO Lt York says:
CO: Unable to determine without actually putting it under a microscanner.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
CO: That's Rihansu... Leave... No, or something.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::so close to just smacking his forehead in dismay:: Aloud: THIS is why all Captains get caffeine addictions.

CSO Lt York says:
XO: Actually sir, what is commonly called an addiction to coffee is actually the body's response to lack off caffeine.....interesting....::sees no one cares and trails off::

ACTION: The transmission repeats and gets louder since the OPS officer is leaning on the volume control.

CSO Lt York says:
::clears his throat:: CO: Captain, the planet is still being scanned. This will take a while longer.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::has a look of unbelief on his face as he hears the CSO:: Aloud: I need a seat. ::slumps back in his chair::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CSO: Do it, and be careful... I've had Tribbles running round this ship once already.

CSO Lt York says:
::stands up:: CO: Yes sir.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
Aloud: Whoops. ::Takes elbow off console.:: Leave now, something about Tribbles, can't make the rest.

CSO Lt York says:
::walks over to the Turbolift::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Running? Or more like crawling... shaking...

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Run it through the ancient Klingon database.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
OPS: Work on it, I want to hear the rest of the message.

SO Thor says:
XO: No sign of Tribbles on the planet.

CSO Lt York says:
Turbolift: Quarantine bay.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
CO: Aye, aye. ::Pipes through Universal Translator.::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: And turn it down! it sounds like a Tarkelian bat is in here!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: More like rolling very fast and chirping loudly... you get the idea.

FCO Ens Uax says:
CO/XO: Shall I take us a bit closer maybe give the CSO a better chance to scan? 

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: My antennae are curling just at the idea. FCO: Now the probe is safe, yes that is reasonable.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Tarkelian bats? Where? ::Licks lips as he mutes it.::

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: Proceeding going into synchronous orbit around the planet.

CSO Lt York says:
::arrives at the Quarantine bay and heads for the dressing room to get dressed in a vacuum sealed suit::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Thankyou. When you are done please assist Lieutenant York.

ACTION: Transmission stops. OPS console displays a 'Please wait' symbol.

FCO Ens Uax says:
XO: Understood... 

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
Console: Stupid Federation loading times.

CSO Lt York says:
::steps through the airlock with a huge hiss and carries a sample container in his hand and a collecting tool in his other one::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::shakes his head, wondering how someone could be as incapable as Yor'KiE::

FCO Ens Uax says:
::brings the ship into orbit around the planet. SO: We're in the best spot I can get you. Save take the Scimi down and land.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: How do you do it?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Do what exactly?

SO Thor says:
FCO: Thank you.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: I've decoded the message. It is definitely Starfleet in origin and was encrypted into each language. It's still fairly garbled, but I should be able to clear it up and pipe it to speakers for you.

CSO Lt York says:
::steps in front of the probe and sees the liquid matter and scoops it up carefully, managing to get it all and places it in the container and seals it::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Well, not go crazy as often as you could.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Starfleet in origin? Yes please do clear it up.

CSO Lt York says:
::leans in closer and activates his helmet torch::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: It's called a sense of humor, Thalev... you should try it some time. ::grins::

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Most defiantly Starfleet originally. Only they would use Deltan as the first sub division.

CSO Lt York says:
Self: What the deuce....?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::doesn't try to pretend he knows what OPS is on about, despite having done his job before:: OPS: I look forward to hearing it.

ACTION: The transmission comes through the speakers again... playing: '---- Cyrano--- -- Tribbles --- experiment--- '

CSO Lt York says:
::taps a button on his suit's arm:: *CO*: York to Captain MacAllister.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Why does that name ring a bell?

CSO Lt York says:
::runs his gloved hand over the surface of the probe::

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
::Cleans up message.:: XO: It's still tacky but it's audible at least now. ::Plays message.::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Cyrano tribbles? Is that some kind of breed like Golden Retrievers or Aldranian Hogs?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Go ahead Lieutenant.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: It's the brown ones.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: sounds like cross breeding a Tribble with a Targ.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: I thought they were all pink.

ACTION: Transmission comes again, picking up a few more words: '--- is Cyrano Jones---- Tribbles experiment---- trapped---- help'

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Jones Tribbles, Cyrano breed.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Ah the plot thickens. Now either he shrunk himself in an experiment and has been eaten by a Tribble or he's around here somewhere.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: That or he ate the Tribbles.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Then why didn't our scans detect him?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Sssh.

CSO Lt York says:
*CO*: Captain, I have retrieved the sample...but something else caught my eye. You might want to look into it.

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Is that the noise they make? I always thought it was ‘brrrriiiaaaa’.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Get it to quarantine in Lab 1 and I'll be down shortly.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Don't make me come back there!

OPS Ens Yor`KiE says:
XO: Oh you can't, there's a Tribble here.

CSO Lt York says:
*CO*: Sir you don't understand......the probe's hull has bite marks.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
OPS: Yorkie... SHUSH!

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