Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10910.19

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	[FCO] Ens. Ryan (NPC)
			and 	[OPS]  Lt. Zen (NPC)
			and	Commander Muwonge (NPC)
			and	Lieutenant Commander Vrekken (NPC)

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar 

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Blake Harris		as 	[TO] Ensign William T Rocker

Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CSO] Lieutenant Commander York

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Commander Rynia Solaa

Our long term observation post on Runak reports that the first attempt at warp travel is soon to be made by the Runak people. This could be a truly momentous occasion, and be it successful, opens the door for first contact.

The Scimitar is hereby ordered to Runak and meet with Commander Muwonge of the outpost. He will brief you further. The warp flight should be observed and documented and be it successful, yourself and Muwonge will be cleared for first contact.

I don't need to tell you how important this could be. Remember the prime directive, and make sure you don't interfere with the experiment.

<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission – A Giant Leap  – Part 1 >>>>>>>>>>>

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
::On bridge performing diagnostics and recalibration of tactical systems::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::on the Bridge, running through the mission orders::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::in his ready room going over the data received so far::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Ensign, what is our ETA?

FCO Ens. Ryan says:
XO: Twenty minutes, Sir, give or take.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: This is extraordinary Lieutenant, I've been going over the sensor logs from Commander Muwonge. The Runak are using technology similar to Cochrane himself, with all the diversity in the universe, we all seem to fall back on the same principles when reaching for the stars.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Understood, thank you Ensign. ::turns to the CSO:: CSO: That does seem very interesting, how detailed are the scans? Can we ascertain what materials they used to construct their device?

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: No sir, just a brief side note in the Commander's notes, he seems very impressed by their advances.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: I can't wait to examine it. Permission to examine the vehicle after we make first contact?

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::finishes his coffee and puts the PADD down before tapping his com badge:: *XO*: What's our status Lieutenant?

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CSO: Provisionally granted, Commander. You would need to clear it with Commander Muwonge

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::in engineering working on sensor array::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::smiles:: XO: I understand, thank you sir.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::his console beeps::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
*CO*: We are about 15 minutes out, sir. All stations running at peak efficiency ::looks at the CTO for confirmation::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: We are in long range sensor range, sir.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
All: Science, Tactical, begin running passive scans. Let's see what is out there

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*XO*: Good, open a channel to Commander Muwonge once we're in range and patch him through to my ready room.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO: Diagnostics of tactical systems shows all in the green.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::is feeling strangely curious:: *CO*: Aye aye, Captain

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: Yes sir, starting long range scans of the system.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::patches into the LRS and inputs the coordinates of the solar system, starting a system wide scan::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::feels strangely excited about all of this, in all his years of service, he had never been a part of a first contact situation before....they were rare, and he was delighted to be able to take part in one::

TO Ens. Rocker says:
CTO: Security is Ready sir.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
TO: Understood, monitor the scanner feeds on the secondary station

TO Ens. Rocker says:
CTO: yes sir

FCO Ens. Ryan says:
XO: We are arriving at Runak, Sir.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: We are in comm range, sir. You can open up a commlink for the Captain now.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Great, bring us to a slower speed until we know where we need to be

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::gets another coffee from the replicator and sits back at his desk::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CSO: Excellent ::taps his console:: *CO*: Captain, we are within hailing range of the Commander

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO/CTO: My scans show nothing out of the ordinary, we should keep back 20.000 kilometres so we're not picked up by their satellites or ground scanners.

FCO Ens. Ryan says:
XO: Aye, one quarter impulse.

ACTION: The Scimitar enters the Runak system.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
*XO*: Acknowledged, patch him through.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Open a channel to Commander Muwonge and patch it through to the Captain in his ready room

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
FCO: You heard the Commander, stay out of the twenty thousand kilometres range of the planet

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Yes ma'am. ::opens a channel and patches it through::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
FCO: Helm, we should take the course that keeps us facing the planet's largest moon as well, just in case their sensors are more advanced than my scans tell us.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
OPS: It's sir, Lieutenant. Not ma'am.

FCO Ens. Ryan says:
CSO: Aye.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Why do I keep doing that?! Sorry Commander Romack.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::sighs, making a mental note for the CMO to conduct a brain scan on Zen::

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
COM: CO: Captain.

ACTION: The Scimitar takes up a cosy position behind the moon.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
OPS: Zen, please make sure the comms are kept on a frequency not available to the Runaks

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: Captain MacAllister of the USS Scimitar... Commander Muwonge I presume?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CSO: Doing so now.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: Sorry sir, just .... been waiting for a chance like this for years, I've memorized the mission specifications.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CSO: I do not mind, Commander. I am a command officer, not a scientist... I have not been for years

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: Yes Captain. You're just in time. They're getting ready for the launch as we speak.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: Thank you sir, just don't want to overstep by boundaries

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::focuses the SRS on the planet, passive mode::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: Acknowledged Commander, I'll have our people focus passive scans on the launch site. ::mutes the COM and taps his badge:: *XO*: Have Science concentrate passive scans on the launch site.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::looks at the CSO, smiling slightly and shaking his head:: CSO: You are truly a changed man... congratulations on the engagement

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: I uhm.....I'll try to be more abrupt next time, sir. And thank you. ::smiles::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain. ::looks at the CSO:: CSO: Focus on passive scans, Commander. ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Lieutenant, can you configure our shield output so it does 
not emit as high an output

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: Thank you Captain. So I assume you will... ::looks off screen then back again:: you'll keep an eye out.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: Already on it sir, I have all sensors on the launch site, also looking at the vessel specifically. I want to record as much data as I can.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: We certainly will Commander, we just hope they don't panic when they find out they're not alone.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
CTO: Might be wise to alert Engineering to shut off the antimatter reactor, since the people down there are probably watching their own scans for antimatter irregularities when they launch

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: I think they can handle it, if the test is successful. My team don't seem to think it'll be one.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
CSO: I have the same com system you do but I will contact them if you can't

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: They should have more faith... Cochraine never thought it would work either.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::mutters:: Self: Touchy.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CTO: Lieutenant, you should answer my questions when I ask them.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: ::lets out a snort:: How presumptuous of you. They don't think it will work because of the data they collected.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
*Engineering*: Engineering, this is the Bridge. Is there any chance the people down there can pick up our engine signatures?

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO: Aye sir, configuring shields now

CEO Lt.Cmdr. Strauss says:
*CSO*: No worries, Commander. We're already running in Reduced power mode. Unless they have a telescope pointed directly at us, there is no chance of picking up any of our signatures.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: Well, we shall see... how long until they launch?

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
*CEO*: Thank you, Chief. Bridge out.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: I have an incoming call from the surface team.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
::Changes shield emissions to mask signature from planet::

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: Should be about fifteen minutes now.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Open the channel

TO Ens. Rocker says:
CTO: checking the sensors.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO/CTO: We should be undetectable now according to the CEO. Also my scans show nothing out of the ordinary, from what I can pick up they are running last minute checks.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CSO: Do you have enough power to run the sensor scans as well as other critical systems?

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: Yes sir, all normal ship systems are fully operational. We've just shut down propulsion and external systems.

Lt.Cmdr. Vrekken says:
@ COM: XO: Commander...? I am Humi Vrekken, media monitor.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: This would be so much easier if we had cloaked vessels.

SCENE: Vrekken appears on the main viewer.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::nods mutely and looks up:: COM: Vrekken: I am Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar, XO of the Scimitar. ::stands up out of instinct::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
COM: Muwonge: Fair enough, we'll have things set up to observe on our end and see you on the other side.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
@COM: CO: Understood.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
TO: I want you to configure a probe to act like one of the satellites of the planet.  It will need to be able to maintain position.  I want a full suite of sensors available.  Do not launch till I have authorization

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO: Sir I have an idea how we may be able to get more detailed info on the planet if needed

ACTION: A voice can be heard in the background of Muwonge as he closes the comm. It says ..."Sorry... we were too late, mission unsuccessful..."

TO Ens. Rocker says:
CTO: yes sir I get right on it.

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::closes the COM and stands up, finishing his coffee before heading out to the bridge::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::holds his hand up to the CTO to gesture 'one moment' ::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::overhears the CTO:: CTO: Are you sure that's a good idea? If a new satellite suddenly appeared around the planet, the people in charge of their space agency will surely notice....we can't cloak it.

Lt.Cmdr Vrekken says:
@COM: XO: My superiors thought it best to link with you to keep you up to date with events as they happen.

TO Ens. Rocker says:
CTO: I head to Engineering to make adjustments on the probe.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
CSO: My studies of history of pre warp planets, mostly earth's history, seems to indicate that they would not have the ability to scan all the sky at once.  However it is a good point, I will include it as a concern in my suggestion

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
COM: Vrekken: That sounds like a good idea, what can you tell me at the moment, Lieutenant Commander?

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::silently walks across the bridge and sits down in the big chair::

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::heads for the Turbolift:: Waits for the Turbolift and enters: Main engineering.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
CTO: I agree, but the other satellites will surely have some sort of sensor package, that's what most of them are for. If a new object appeared close to one of those, it would surely register. If you can plant it next to other satellites clearly not built for observation, perhaps..

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::motions for the TO:: CTO: I also think he has a crush on one of the Engineers....seems to spend an awful lot of time down there. ::smiles::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
CSO: Can you assist me in scanning for a good location

SCENE: On the main viewer, Vrekken shows their external images of the launch site as the final mode begins.

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
::Begins passive scan for good location for sensor probe::

Lt.Cmdr Vrekken says:
@COM: Scimitar: Launch is in 1 minute, they are running through final check-lists.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
CTO: I have all my scientific scanner palettes pointed at the site, but you can use one of the targeting scanners under your control for the job, they can easily tell you what the satellites are capable of.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::grips the rail and watches in curiosity:: COM: Vrekken: Are you safe if something happens?

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::exits the turbolift and enters engineering::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO/CO: Sirs the shields of the outpost just went active

Lt.Cmdr Vrekken says:
@COM: XO: We have raised shields, as a precaution, but if something goes wrong, the damage could be catastrophic.

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::heads for where the probes are located::

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
CTO: Can we follow suit without risking our cover, or is it even needed? ::not looking around::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO: Our position behind the moon will protect us from any blast from the planet

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
::leans back in his seat and suddenly craves popcorn::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: We are well out of range of any danger sir........I don't understand, my scans show nothing out of the ordinary concerning the vessel from here, no antimatter containment problems or plasma leaks. But of course I don't have any detailed scans

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::nods:: COM: Vrekken: Let's hope this goes well ::swallows softly::

ACTION: The warp-ship fires up, The ship launches into the sky, building up speed and then... explodes. The shock wave is enormous, blasting out across the city and flattening buildings.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: If you can get the surface team to send us more detailed scans of the vessel itself? I can monitor it more closely.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::his console beeps frantically:: CTO: Raise shields!

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
::Raises shields::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: What happened?

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::unable to look away, is frozen in place:: All: By the Prophets

ACTION: The 'camera' shakes on screen as the lights go red and the planetary team start getting thrown around.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::Stands up, accessing all sensors at once, running his hands across the consoles:: CO: I have no idea !

ACTION: The comm goes down.

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
CO: I will try to get a transporter lock on the surface team !

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
CSO: Then find out! ::turns and shouts at the FCO:: FCO: Turn us in to the shock wave!

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
CO: I AM TRYING!!

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::opens the console on one of the probes and beings making adjustments::

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
All: We are save from the shock wave, it's too weak to leave the atmosphere or even reach orbit.

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::snaps out of his daze:: CSO: Can we get a lock on the observation team? Are they still there?

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
XO: I am trying, there is so much radiation....I need to get closer to the planet!

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CO: Incoming message... audio only!

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::looks at the floor, gritting his teeth and taking a lot of deep breaths::

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CO: AUDIO only!

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Can we get closer? Is that possible? Can we save them?

CO Capt. MacAllister says:
OPS: ON BLOODY SPEAKER THEN!

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
FCO: Get me closer to the planet!

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::attempts to get a lock on the complex::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
CSO: Would it be possible to use the probe the TO is modifying as a bridge for transport?

XO Lt. Ro`kar says:
::mutters:: Self: Quiet...heart, stop pounding, stop...stop pounding

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
::looks up:: CTO: Not enough time....but.......but...YES!

CSO LtCmdr. York says:
All: I can tie into one of the more advanced communication satellites in orbit...use that too boost our signal!! ::runs his hands over to the console::

TO Ens. Rocker says:
::walks over to the console and prepares the probe for launching::

CTO Lt. Vendal says:
XO/CO: Sirs I have the TO down in Engineering modifying a probe for scanning the surface.  It is being configured to blend into the satellite system of the planet

TO Ens. Rocker says:
*CTO*: probe is ready to go.

ACTION: The message comes over the comm, broken up. There are sounds of explosions and screaming in the background, as well as general chaos. "...unbelievable... shields down...cloak...are expos...eme..cy..."

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