Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10903.23

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Ying and Yang
			and	[MO] Jekra
			and	McGlasgow
			and 	[OPS] Zen
			 								 
Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar 

Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CSO] Lieutenant York
			and	[CEO] Lieutenant Commander Strauss
			and	[EO] Bach

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Rynia Solaa

Rob Lemmens		as	[CMO] Commander Zoran Abmeraz

Lewis Little		as	[OPS] Ensign Yor’Kie

Last time on the Scimitar:

The Scimitar crew completed the repairs to the ship, began to warp to the Jurani Sector and the CO returned to duty. As soon as the ship arrived, a Romulan warbird decloaked, it had been following the Scimitar the whole time. Romulans beamed across and deftly nabbed the still recovering CO, beaming out before the crew could stop them further. When the XO ordered the ship to warp to pursue the warbird the engineering controls locked out and refused to respond to the CEO's commands.

The crew sent a probe instead to pursue the warbird and, after investigation, it was revealed that the CSO was the one who sabotaged the engineering command codes. Meanwhile, in Sickbay, the CNS talked to the CSO, managing to finally snap him almost out of his brainwashing. It will be some time before the CSO recovers from the experience though.

In the dark depths of the Romulan Warbird, the strange Ying and Yang Romulan pair tormented the CO, revealing their plans to take over the Federation. Phase 1 was infiltrating the Federation and Starfleet. The agent that was supposedly working  for Admiral Shinra was actually a double agent, thuse leading the Scimitar into the trap set by the Romulan New Order.

Will the CO die at the hands of the freaky Ying and Yang pair? Why did the CSO sabotage the Scimitar? Was it even the CSO who actually did it? Will the Captain's chair be a regular seat for the new XO?

Executive Officer's Log, Stardate 10903.23, damn Romulans, I sound like Captain MacAllister when I say that I hate how they sneak up on you. And having the CSO who sabotaged the systems does not really help the whole 'working towards a common goal' theme either.

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CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Sir, we're still trying to get control of the system down here. I've taken a precaution and started venting auxiliary plasma from our starboard nacelle.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::stands watching Ying and Yang carefully wondering why he hasn't knocked their heads together yet::

Ying says:
@CO: And now, my dear dear Ethan... the plan is in motion. ::raises a finger:: Even as we speak, there is a dispute between the Romulan Star Empire and the Federation along the neutral zone.

XO Lt Rokar says:
::on the bridge, staring at the console:: Self: Why would the CSO sabotage this ship? CEO: Acknowledged, can you do anything to override the systems?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Ying: Isn't there always?

Ying says:
@CO: This one will spark a war! ::laughs::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: There is a specialist from Operations down here now, trying to get me access. Might I suggest a course of action, sir ?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Ying: That's what they said about the last one... and the one before that, and the one before that...

Yang says:
@CO: And when they are weary from fighting, we will sweep in and both empires will be ours!

XO Lt Rokar says:
::places his head in his hand:: CEO: What did you have in mind? And I don't suggest hitting it with a hypo spanner.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Yang: Both? ::raises his eyebrow in a rather Vulcan way for a human::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: I tried that sir. Didn't work. I mean...who not ask Bill for the codes?

Ying says:
@Yang: Let us leave him now. We have to prepare to depart. ::puts her hand on Yang's shoulder and the two turn to leave::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Ying: Hey, you guys at least got some reading material?

@ACTION: Ying and Yang leave the room, leaving MacAllister alone in the dimly-lit area.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::looks around at his surroundings::

XO Lt Rokar says:
Self: Because he is insane? ::replies:: *CEO*: I was hoping to get a response from the Counsellor about his state, but it seems she is pre-occupied. I do agree that it is a viable suggestion. Thank you.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Sir, I suggest you hurry. If we don't get this connection severed soon, I might have to do a manual shut-down...and I'd rather not, I have a kid you know.

XO Lt Rokar says:
::straightens his back and presses a button:: *Sickbay*: Lieutenant Ro'kar to Sickbay. Is Lieutenant York able, physically, to function?

CSO Lt York says:
MO Jekra: Let him know I want out of here!

MO Jekra says:
*XO*: Physically, yes, he is fine now.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::steps in something he wishes he hadn't and moves back to where he started::

XO Lt Rokar says:
*Sickbay*: Alright, thank you. ::closes the channel:: *CSO*: Lieutenant Ro'kar to Lieutenant York, do you remember sabotaging the engineering console?

CSO Lt York says:
MO: How about letting me go then? At least let me shave.

MO Jekra says:
CSO: When I get the order.. sure.

CSO Lt York says:
::looks puzzled:: *XO*: I know I tried killing the Scotsman, but do you need to blame me for EVERYTHING?

@ACTION: The CO can hear a clanging noise, very quiet.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
EO Bach: Sarah, open the auxiliary coolant valve up on level 2.

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant we have proof, but we don't have time. Can you override the lockout?

CSO Lt York says:
*XO*: Sir, I didn't McGuyver anything up there. What the bloody hell are you talking about?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::frowns and starts to wonder what that noise was::

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant. Let me put this a different way, report to Engineering, WITH your Security escort, and help the CEO override an engineering console lockout

CSO Lt York says:
*XO*: Ren, let me put this as clearly as I can, I've never stepped a foot into Engineering!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::shakes his head:: Self: Pull yourself together man, you were captured, detained and tortured by Cardassians for Christ's sake.

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CSO*: Lieutenant, you will address me by my rank when we are on duty. If you cannot find Engineering, ask the Security detail to show you where it is.

CSO Lt York says:
*XO*: Last time I checked...I'm not on duty, so stuff it. I didn't do anything to engineering!

@ACTION: A voice can be heard from behind a wall, "Hopefully it won't be as bad, this time, pally."

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Voice: Who asked you pal?

Voice says:
@CO: I'm not your pal, buddy.

CSO Lt York says:
::looks over at a nurse looking disdainfully at him:: Nurse: A problem?

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CSO*: You might not be on duty but you are on a ship that I am currently the Acting CO of. Sort out this issue and then we will discuss who did what to the ship.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Voice: Then how about you keep yer damn nose out?

XO Lt Rokar says:
::thinks:: Self: If Yor'Kie was not bad enough...

CSO Lt York says:
*XO*: Sir, I can barely work my sonic shower for gods sake! But sure, a walk would be nice. Engineering ain't so bad.

Voice says:
@CO: Because... Ooof... ::falls through a panel:: If I did that you'd never escape! ::stands up and extends his hand in greeting:: CO: Now that's not the nicest way to greet a fellow Scotsman.

CSO Lt York says:
::thinks the position went to Ren's head::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
EO Bach: The levels are still rising......we need a miracle and soon. Prepare to eject the core.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Figure: Careful, there's something nasty on the floor o'er there.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Strauss to XO.

XO Lt Rokar says:
::sighs:: *CSO*: I would appreciate it, Lieutenant. You might not be an engineer but your profile indicates you have a clever mind - how about you use it instead of telling what you can't do? Ro'kar out.

Figure says:
@CO: Now, Captain MacAllister, I presume... you'll need this. ::slaps a padd into his hands::

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: Go ahead

CSO Lt York says:
*XO*: Fine, they're taking me now.

CSO Lt York says:
Self: Twit.

ACTION: The warp core stops overheating for a moment and then shuts down abruptly.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: I'm preparing to eject the core.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::looks at the figure, then at the PADD, then back at the figure:: Figure: Thanks, but it's a little solid for bog roll.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::looks down at his console as it suddenly powers down:: *XO*: Actually.....I don't think we have to.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::starts laughing::

Figure says:
@CO: Now you can do what you want, or shove it where the sun don't shine, but it might be better you use the information on it, sonny boy.

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: Wha- ::pauses and clears his throat:: Understood

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::sighs and taps the PADD to activate it::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: The core just shut down sir, the tertiary nacelle safeties just kicked in, seems like our saboteur didn't do such a great job. But I still don't have access to the system.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@Figure: How do I know this is genuine?

CSO Lt York says:
::steps into the Turbolift with the security guards:: Sec: Mind not pushing that thing in my side while we ride?

Figure says:
@CO: You see, Admiral Shinra isn't as naive as Yingy and Yango think she is. I do work for her... I guess I'm triple-crossing them... My name is Commander John Haggis McGlasgow, Starfleet Intelligence.

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: Lieutenant York should be reporting to Engineering soon, hopefully he can assist you in this dilemma

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: SFI... and why is it you think I should trust you again?

McGlasgow says:
@CO: Maybe reverse psychology... Fine.. Don't trust me!

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Aye sir, appreciated. I'll drill him.

XO Lt Rokar says:
::resists the urge to ask where the CSO is and thinks:: Self: Whatever happened to that patience I used to have?

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: Fine by me... I never have trusted SFI.

CSO Lt York says:
::walks into Engineering::

McGlasgow says:
@CO: I don't blame you. Look, I'm risking my cover talking to you right now. Trust me or not, coming with me has got to be a better option than staying to be sodomised by Ying Yang and their flowerpot men.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::notices the CSO and walks towards him and knocks him in the face::

 CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
CSO: That's for almost cooking my machines!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: Fine... but only because that panel seems to be the only route out of this room that isn't locked.

SEC Mett says:
CSO/CEO: Now now, gentlemen.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
CSO: What did you do?? What's the release code?

CSO Lt York says:
::wipes blood from his lip as Security holds his shoulders:: CEO: I don't know what you mean, grease monkey.

McGlasgow says:
@<McGlasgow> CO: Great. There isn't much time. They're already implementing the final stages. If you don't get to the neutral zone in time, it'll be chaos.

XO Lt Rokar says:
::starts recalling the scanner data on the warbird::

McGlasgow says:
@::ducks back into the panel leading the way::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
CSO: The warp core controls, you locked them out when you came here to do your tests, Bill!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::reluctantly follows the "blackshirt" through the panel trying to pull it closed behind him::

CSO Lt York says:
CEO: What the hell are you talking about? I've never been here, and who the hell are you? And DON'T call me Bill!

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
CSO: They really did a number on you, didn't they...::shakes his head:: Tell me the codes! We need to get control of the system.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::Walks over to the nearest wall console and brings up the security camera feed from when York did the sabotage and starts running it:: CSO: Familiar ?

CSO Lt York says:
::walks closer and studies the recording:: CEO: That....What? What is the time stamp on this ?

CSO Lt York says:
::runs a hand through his hair as he watches himself in Engineering::

XO Lt Rokar says:
::thinks:: Self: If we could attach something 'sticky' to the warbird, when it cloaks we could still track it... the trick is what could we use that you stick to the vessel?

McGlasgow says:
@::turns a corner:: CO: The man you need to watch out for is the Captain of the USS Eridani.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::brings up the time stamp and points at the monitor::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: You'd better be on the level with me SFI... otherwise I'm gonna nail you to a bulkhead and give my old mate Jim Exeter a call.

CSO Lt York says:
CEO: Sir...that can't be me. Before that happened I was in my office, and then the lights went out and someone hit me over the head and the next thing I know I was in a cell on the Romulan ship!

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO/CSO*: Bridge to Engineering, status report.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Sir, Lieutenant York is here, but he refuses the accusations and just told me a story about him being abducted before 'he' did the sabotage....I don't know what to think sir.

McGlasgow says:
@CO: You are not an easy man to please, are you. So much information and an escape, but noooo.... ::does his MacAllister impression:: I dunnae trust SFI...wah wah wah...

CSO Lt York says:
::shrugs and crosses his arms::

McGlasgow says:
@CO: This is my first SFI assignment. I was working for Admiral Xavier until that freaking Lurian came along...

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: We will perform an investigation after we get this fixed. Can he override the lockout?

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::looks at York shaking his head:: *XO*: He says no.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: Xavier? Isn't she Sector Commander for the Tal-War?

McGlasgow says:
@CO: Correctomundo. ::heads another direction::

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
EO Bach: Run the security data from that time stamp, match the biometric scans from the console to Lieutenant York's medical scans.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: And what's that got tae do with the price of fish?

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: He says No? Has he even looked at the lockout?

McGlasgow says:
@CO: Speak some sense, man... now get in. ::points to the escape pod::

CEO Strauss says:
*XO*: No sir, but I'm running the security scan to look for irregularities in the biometric scans. He might be speaking the truth. ..... from my last encounter, this doesn't seem like the same man at all.

EO Bach says:
CEO: Sir.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::reluctantly steps into the pod:: McGlasgow: You know they'll kill you when they find out.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
EO: Yes, Sarah? ::takes a padd from her and glances at it:: Christ..

McGlasgow says:
@CO: You'll find your  wee ship is in a spot of bother. Just remember 'Seven Seven-Delta-Pi-Gamma-One-One.' Got it?

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: If the results are not Lieutenant York's I would like a sample sent immediately to Sickbay and analysed

@ACTION: The Romulan ship can be felt powering up its warp.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Sir, we just got the results of the biometric scans....whoever did the sabotage, it wasn't him. The results come back as York's fingerprints, but the data says it's not his DNA.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::frowns:: McGlasgow: What's that supposed to mean?

McGlasgow says:
@CO: Och looks like we're all out of time, Sonny boy. ::shuts the hatch, and speaks as it closes:: Run along now...

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
*XO*: Aye sir, I'll be sending the analysis to Sickbay along with the Lieutenant. I'll keep you informed.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@McGlasgow: You little...

McGlasgow says:
@CO: Shouldn't 'a' compained so much and we might have finished this conve... ::voice cut off as the door closes::

XO Lt Rokar says:
*CEO*: Thank you.

@ACTION: The pod is launched just milliseconds before the warbird jumps into warp again.

XO Lt Rokar says:
AOPS: Is there anyone in your department that is brilliant at cracking codes?

OPS Zen says:
XO: Um.

CSO Lt York says:
::Gets grabbed by the Security guard and escorted out of engineering:: Sec: What, tour's over?

XO Lt Rokar says:
::sarcastically:: AOPS: Thanks.

CEO LtCmdr Strauss says:
::kicks a toolbox out of his way:: Self: dammit...back at square one. SOMEONE BETTER CRACK THAT DAMN CODE!

OPS Zen says:
::grins:: XO: Very welcome. It's either me up here or Yor'Kie!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
@::accesses the pods communication array once he's sure the romulans have gone and transmits a distress call on a secure channel directly to the Scimitar::

XO Lt Rokar says:
AOPS: Carry on.::places his head back in his hand:: Self: Now what?

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