Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10908.17

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Ren Ro'kar – Beta (NPC)
 			 
Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar 

Ellie Knight		as 	[FCO] Lieutenant Chloe Numark

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Kirk Powers		as	[CMO] Lieutenant John Powers

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

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Commander Rynia Solaa

Last time on the Scimitar:

The Scimitar Prime has concluded their repairs to both their vessel and the Scimitar Beta, unfortunately the Scimitar Beta's weapons are unrepairable and the Scimitar Prime is still missing a warp nacelle. After a discussion with the CEO, the CO sends the XO, FCO, SO and CTO to the Scimitar Beta when they planned to extend the Scimitar Beta's warp field. Once aboard, the CTO begins trying to get information on the experimental weapon the Scimitar Beta had while the CEO begins the procedure to extend the warp field to both ships.

The warp field extending procedure was a success and within minutes both ships were en route to the mother-ship. After four hours, the two Scimitars intercepted the mother-ship, the Jem'Hadar ship immediately starting to attack the Scimitar Beta. While the Scimitar Prime attacks the mother-ship, the Scimitar Beta attempts to evade the Jem'Hadar ship's attacks, its shields taking a pounding.

Within minutes, the shields drop and Jem'Hadar soldiers beam across to the Bridge of the Scimitar Beta. The XO and CTO immediately react, firing and attacking the soldiers as they appeared. The CEO is knocked down and stunned and the SO is cut across the face.
After a few more minutes of fighting, the Jem'Hadar surround the XO and knock him on the back of the head, beaming across back to the mother-ship, with the XO. The ship starts warping away and the Scimitar(s) start to pursue. XO wakes to find himself face to face with his alternate universe counterpart....

Captain's Log,  Stardate 10908.17: We did some damage in that last skirmish but they got our XO so once again we are in pursuit of the Jem-Hadar ship.

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XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::opens his eyes slowly, trying to get his bearings::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::sitting in the big chair on the bridge of the Scimitar Prime::

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::paces around the Bridge, reading from a PADD:: Self: But.....perhaps.......no way.......hmm.......stupid, but works.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: Found anything useful?

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::faces the Captain a bit too dramatically:: CO: Captain Rome's notes are either genius or rubbish!

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: How did you crack the code anyway?

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@::Still working on the Scimitar Beta::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: If you remember, the records were copied and access was restricted to Captain Rome and myself.

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: Oh....oh yes, very well......hmm. ::starts reading the PADD again::

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
Self: Fascinating

#SCENE: The XO is restrained in a chair, in front of him is an observation window. In the room behind it, 4 people are restrained in similar chairs. From left to right: Kenji, Jinraak, Del'Mar and his mother, Inoue.

FCO Lt. Numark says:
@:: On the Scimitar Beta awaiting the go ahead for the pursuit:: 

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::opens his eyes more, starting to test his restraints:: Aloud: What? Where am I? Kenji? Del-Mar? Dad? Mom?

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::holds the Padd up:: CO: I need to examine that weapon Captain! If we are to figure out a way, the weapon and these notes are the only way.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: An interesting bunch, don't you think?

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::turns and looks:: Beta_Ro'kar: Those...they are my family... ::blinks, his brow furrowing:: No... they are YOUR family

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::taps his COM badge:: *CTO*: Are your tactical sensors online?

Beta Ro'kar says:
# XO: So you feel nothing for them?

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: You should have sensor capability, Lieutenant.....however I can't give you weapons. ::moves his hands over the Engineering console::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* Yes sir, duringthe skirmish I was able to plant my communicator on one of the Jem Hadar in case we loose them.  I may also be able to use it to tunnel into their shields to beam a team over.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::swallows and winces, still trying to undo his restraints:: Beta_Ro'kar: I... ::thinks a moment::

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::thinks:: Self: Watch your words, Ren, WATCH your words... think... just think about this... don't lose...focus.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged, Access our tactical control systems and take control of our weapons... we will extend our shields around both ships and we'll operate as a single unit.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* Understood ::Begins making control connections

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: Answer the question.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: Extend our shields around the Scimitar Beta, I want them to have maximum power for propulsion.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: They are my family... ::grimaces and tries to look away, unable to look at the others:: Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar, Serial Number: 10409 dash 27 dash 001 dash 4

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::hurries around to find the correct controls:: CO: I'm a Scientist! ::grunts and does his job, then searches around for the Padd once more:: CO: I think I'm starting to understand Rome's theories a little better......

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: You think there's anything in there that could help us get that weapon to work?

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@::Finishes control link and sets back to trying to hack into data and control systems for the new weapon::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::walks next to Ro'kar and injects a long needle into the side of his head:: XO: I prefer the old fashioned way.

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: I might get that weapon to work, but first I have to understand the situation ...... it's not like there were any labs in quantum physics, it's all theories and a few facts....when you actually have to work with it, in the thick of it....things get .... hard. But I will figure this out. I'm sure.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@::Looks about and notices all the control chips strewn about on the auxilary control station::  Self: I am glad I won't need that station

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: I hope so, for all our sakes.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::can't move away as his eyelids are paralysed:: Beta_Ro'kar: Argh... Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar.... serial number ::can't close his eyes, a rush of anger:: What do you want from me? I am you, you are me.

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: Yeah......no pressure....

@ACTION: The FCO is apparently a good pilot and is slowly catching the Jem Hadar up. Estimated interception in 35 minutes.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: No, I'm nothing like you. I am better than you. ::waves his hand to the window:: I am better than all of them. They don't deserve to be my family... ::grunts:: And then you show up. No doubt to replace me as head of the fifth division of the Jem Hadar...

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: Chief, we are closing in on the Jem Hadar......I have our shields at full, however, one or two direct hits and we lose them for good. The Scimitar prime has their shield grid protecting us for now, so we should be alright. Any ideas?

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: Tell me your plans. How did you scheme to depose me?

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: Better than me? By the Prophets, you have your family... your own flesh and blood, tied to chairs... ::tries to look at him:: I would never want to be part of the Jem'Hadar... I am nothing like you

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::taps his badge again:: *CEO*: Mikael, I'm looking for ways of bonding these two ships together more securely... Could we use the tractor beams to keep the distance between us stable? I don't want to put undue pressure on the warp bubble.

FCO Lt. Numark says:
@:: presses a few buttons while keeping the Jem Hadar ship in view ::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: No, the Jem Hadar are my brothers. The great link is my mother. These are baggage. Now tell me everything.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@CEO: Can we link the shield grids from the two ships to have them supplement one another?

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@*CO*: No sir, if for some reason we lost warp, the sudden drop in impulse would tear the other ship apart if a tractor beam were operation at the time....it's not worth the risk, I am over here continually adjusting and keeping them aligned. That's all I can do.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
::steps off the Turbo-lift and onto the bridge:: CO: Where do you need me sir?

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: Our shield emitters are shot.....we could only take so many hits before losing the shield for both ships, then the prime would have to reboot their shields....7 seconds both ships would be defenceless...I think the current solution is the only viable one.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::mutters:: Self: What kind of oni have I become here? ::replies:: Beta_Ro'kar: I don't know what you are on about, I would not want to be part of the Jem'Hadar... I do not share your... allegiance ::a tinge of anger in his voice::

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CMO: I could use a cup of tea.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CEO*: Then it'll have to do, keep it up.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: Mine's a coffee.

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@*CO*: Yes sir, I will do my best.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: I see you are as stubborn as me... but I hold the upper hand. To show you I am serious and to save a lot of time, I have found it a useful interrogation technique to take away that which the prisoner holds most dear... ::walks to the observation window:: Pick one.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO/CSO: We're chasing a lost crew member and you two are making jokes...

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: Who said I was joking? I think better with a coffee.

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::grins while doing calculations, his back to the doctor::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@CEO: Understood, can we use the deflector to supplement the emitters?

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::feels sick:: Beta_Ro'kar: Pick? One? I... you... No. I can't...They are my...family

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Are you feeling alright, sir? I'm not going to have to relieve you on medical grounds am I?

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: Pick one or they ALL die. You have sixty seconds. I will not fail on my word.

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: Not a bad idea, however with as little staff as I have on this side.....I'd rather not take on that challenge right now. The current system works, I outrank you and I need sleep so shush.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@CEO: I am not getting anywhere on this security lockout, if you want I will get to work on it.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: You are serious? I... ::tries to look away but can't, lump forming in his throat:: Del-Mar...

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: I have faith this is the best way right now, if you can take them out before they hammer away the Scimitar prime shields then god is surely on our side.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: No, You have some flight experience right?

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Yes, sir. I was the FCO on the Apache a few years back.

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: You worry about kicking some ass and taking names, Lieutenant. Leave the rest to me. ::smiles::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@CEO: Aye.  Now go and get some sleep

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: Take the flight console, I need someone who can pilot a starship in a combat situation.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: Delightful. Your half-brother... an interesting choice... I wonder how things are where you came from in order for you to have chosen him... that is a conversation for another day. ::hits a button and Del'Mar screams in pain as he dies over the course of a painful thirty seconds or so::

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::takes over the flight console and checks to see what is still working::

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@CTO: I wish! ::laughs, then grabs a cup of coffee and continues working on adjusting the spatial coordinates during warp::

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
::grabs another Padd:: CO: Alright........I might have something, but I need that weapon to test my theory.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::taps his badge:: *CTO*: I need to know your load out, how many torpedoes do you have?

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::can feel the bile rising in his stomach:: Beta_Ro'kar: You... there is no word to describe you... are you not a doctor? Do you not have ANY attachment to these people? ::still tries to undo his restraints, his wrists starting to get bruised::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: A doctor?! How peculiar! ::laughs hysterically:: Now... tell me how you planned to remove me!

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: From what I can see from what Rome talks about in his notes, and from the data on the weapon, it is not all that different from the drive Rome used to travel between dimensions.....the principles are the same....but the variables are all different.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
::sees that the ship still has impulse and thrusters but no warp capability:: Self: We're in better shape than I thought.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: I am NOT going to remove you, now let them go before I... ::closes his mouth and grits his jaw:: Do I look like a tyrant who wants to remove you?

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* All torpedoes have been transferred to Alpha

Beta Ro'kar says:
# XO: You look like me, and if you think like me too, then yes you do look like a tyrant. Although tyrant is a strong word...

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: We don't even need to figure out the maths for getting us back to the correct dimension, Rome already did the maths. All I have to do is substitute the departure dimension and I should have a way to detonate the weapon and get us back to the correct place.....but I have no idea how.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: And the status of your transporters?

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* They have not been tested as far as I know, I can go and run a test real fast, however captain in order to use the transporters our shields would have to be down.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: You are a judgemental man aren't you? You believe because I look like you, I would act the same way you would. ::muscles straining against the restraints:: Release them.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: Are you ordering me? I don't take kindly to that. ::kills Inoue instantly; at least she felt no pain::

#SCENE: The scream of terror and despair from Jinraak can be heard even through the observation window.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: We need Idrani... and we need to keep both our ships intact. ::steps over to tactical and taps at the console::  Otherwise the weapon will be no use to us... Do what you can for now.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
::Familiarizes himself with the Scimitar's evasive manoeuvres and the way in which the two ships are linked::

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: Aye sir.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::his stomach turns violently and throws up::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Keep me informed, I'm thinking of sending you some torpedoes back, if your transporters work you can deploy them as mines at the very least.

ACTION: Scimitar closes within 10 minutes of the Jem Hadar.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: You insane Amorran! ::growls, a mixture of anger and despair in his voice::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: I have shown you twice I will kill them... insult me again and you know I am not bluffing when I say I will kill another.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: At our current speed, we should catch up to the Jem'Hadar ship within ten minutes, sir.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: Good.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::looks at the XO and his vomit:: XO: Perhaps you need a rest and you will talk later. Yes... later... ::seems content and leaves the room, the lights dim slightly::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* with the ships in such close proximity their location on one ship or another will make little difference, it is a site to site transport from storage to location either way

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#:: shouts at him as he leaves:: Beta_Ro'kar: Look me in the eye, oni, look me in the eye. I am NOT bluffing either

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* I would strongly suggest we keep them all aboard the Alpha so they are usable as munitions

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::turns back from the door, moving quickly across the room and crouches in front of Ro'kar, looking him eerily in the eyes::

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: I am not bluffing, I have no idea what you are talking about, you beast.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::looks into his eyes:: XO: Hmm... I might believe you, Ren, except I'm going to have to kill you and your family to be on the safe side.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*FCO*: Chloe, when we catch the Jem'Hadar ship we will target its engines and fire, that's your cue to separate your ship from ours and get in front of them so that Vendal can deploy some mines then retreat to a position behind us. Is that clear Lieutenant?

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::stands up and pauses:: XO: You call me beast and yet I am you... I am you having travelled a different path... you could have ended up like me... Hate me and hate yourself.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: You've killed most of YOUR family, don't you remember?

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: I am nothing like you.... ::grimaces, fighting the truth:: Nothing...

FCO Lt. Numark says:
@*CO*: Understood Sir.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: I'm sending you some torpedoes now. ::initiates the transport::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#Ro'kar: My family betrayed me! They left me to die at the hands of the Jem Hadar! ::shouts:: They abandoned me and they call themselves my family! NO! But the Jem Hadar took pity on me.. and now I have power that only the Prophets could have granted.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* Understood

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CEO*: Make sure Vendal has as much power as he needs for aft shields.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Would it not be better to have the Scimitar Beta withdraw once we take out the Jem'Hadar engines, sir? They can only cause problems hanging around.

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
@*CO*: Yes Captain. All emergency power available for aft shields.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: The Beta has the propulsion we need to run if we need to, they can't go far.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#Beta_Ro'kar: You choose how you react to such tragedies. Is this how you want to show how much you have grown from that situation? By making your...yourself from... a different place...watch your family die

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: I'm transferring shield control to you so I can concentrate on targeting.

CSO Lt.Cmdr. York says:
CO: Ready sir.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* When we separate I will loose control of alpha's weapons

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: I don't see running as much of an option. If we can't defeat them this time we're going to be stuck here anyway.

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: If we lose the Beta, we lose our chance of getting home even if we do win the battle.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: I'll take tactical control, you concentrate on your mines.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@::Releases controls on weapons of alpha::

Beta Ro'kar says:
#::looks at Ro'kar... he looks in his eyes... he pauses...:: XO: I have spent many years trying to forgive them. They don't deserve it! They deserve to DIE! ::slams on a button at the last word killing Kenji and Jinraak instantly::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CMO: You have your orders Lieutenant.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::unable to contain his grief:: Aloud: AAAAAAAAAAAARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

CMO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye sir.

Beta Ro'kar says:
#XO: The only reason I haven't killed you yet is because you might have information... but I won't hesitate to kill you if you do not cooperate fully. ::snarls and leaves, this time for good::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
@*CO* Sir there is a strong chance that we could be destroyed in this, I have unlocked the files on the weapon and am sending all data to the alpha in case we are destroyed

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*CTO*: Acknowledged.

XO Lt. Ro'kar says:
#::slumps his shoulders:: Self: What kind of a demon have I become in this alternate universe?

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::places his COM badge on the tactical console and taps it:: *All Stations*: All stations this is the Captain, you know what do to... Stand by!

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