Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11002.22
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	[OPS] Lieutenant Zen (NPC)
			and	Colonel Henlon (NPC)
			and 	Nameless, Faceless Security Officer 1 (NPC)
			and	Chancellor Marson (NPC)			
	
Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Ren Ro'kar

Zachariah Farland	as	[CMO] Commander Zachariah T. Bauer

Absent:

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal
		
Blake Harris		as 	[TO] Ensign William T Rocker

Last time on the Scimitar:

The Scimitar crew met with the pilot from the first vessel to intercept the Scimitar and discussed the next steps the two organizations should take.

Meanwhile, on the surface, the away team, against recommendations from Starfleet, treated injured Runak patients and, based on their scans, could not find four of the team that should have been in the surface.

Acting on orders they began to search the surrounding area, encountering hostile natives who were alarmed to see Starfleet's presence.

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CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps back into the Ready room and faces his first officer and the Runak pilot with a stern look on his face:: All: I've made a decision.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::stiffens to attention:: CO: Captain, sir.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::On planet Runak at the old observation station, holding down the fort and trying to save lives, even if they aren't the lives Starfleet has asked him to save::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: I've decided to throw the rule book out the airlock....we're going to put every effort into helping the people down there and recover this first contact situation. Ren, I hope you will join me in this decision but I will leave your name off the records.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: Once all our people are safely back inside, I want the personnel files for the four still missing officers.

Pilot says:
CO: About time!

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::tightens his jaw:: CO: Captain, it is my duty to inform you that the course of action you are implying is against Starfleet protocol ::pauses, finding the words:: But this 'old' doctor will not turn his back on those that are suffering

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: I'm glad to have you with me, Commander. ::extends his hand:: I will take the whole fall here, if that is what Starfleet decides.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Begins treating the wounded security guy, just injured and brought in::

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: As the bridge officer on duty, I cannot let you do that, sir ::takes the hand::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Contact Medical, have them sound out all and I mean all medically trained personnel onboard this ship to the shuttlebay, we will launch all we have and set up three triage stations in the largest metropolitan areas. And you bloody well will, Mr. Ro'kar. ::smiles:: I've taken Starfleet on before, I can do it again. Now carry out your orders, Commander.

@ACTION: A full fire-fight takes place between the Security and the locals.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::The Scimitar medical staff continue their efforts to treat the Runak::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Pilot: You, you will get my an audience with your government officials immediately.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::stiffens to attention, suppresses a slight smile, before turning on his heel to leave the room::

Pilot says:
::looks at the Captain with distaste:: CO: You will not speak to my leaders as you do me, or I will kill you where you stand. ::pauses:: I have been waiting for your 
incompent crew to go meet my leaders for hours already!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans over his desk and activates the comm system, then looks up at the Pilot:: Pilot: It is your people's incompetence that led to this disaster that I will now clean up! It is up to you if we do it as allies or enemies....choose wisely.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::exits the Ready Room and enters the Bridge:: *All Hands*: All hands this is Commander Ren Ro'kar, I want all medical personnel mobilized and dispatched to the surface as soon as able

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: Doctor Bauer, come in.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: Didn't I order our people inside?  How many locals are we talking about?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*CO*: This is Zach Bauer. Go ahead.  Is this Stephanie?

Pilot says:
::stands:: CO: You agree to help, I agree to grant you an audience with our leaders. I even killed one of my own for you dammit! Now whether we are responsible for this disaster or you is still unknown to me at this point, but regardless I expect to be treated as I deserve - a high ranking military officer.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: This is Captain Rome, Doctor. I want a full report.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
OPS: Ens- Lieutenant Zen, get your best officers on mission operations, we need three triage centres set up on the surface, thats determining where to place them, contacting Engineering, organizing with Flight Ops and dispatching Medical

Security Officer says:
@*CMO*: We're surrounded... we can't retreat!

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Aye! ::arranges it::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands tall:: Pilot: Then we are in agreement, Colonel. ::extends his hand:: I am putting my career on the line to help your people, my crew is putting themselves in danger as well. Together, we will overcome this disaster and lead your people out of it.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@CO: You got about three dozen Runak I'm treating here.  Your four are still missing and your security people are brawling in the streets outside with the natives.  Other than that, things are peachy.

Pilot says:
::accepts the hand:: CO: I suggest we take one of my fighters, or one of your similar vessels to the surface.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: I'm a sucker for sarcasm, Doctor. But now is not the time. Please bring all your people inside the shelter zone and lock yourself off, I am about to negotiate with the officials down there....please hold out until then. And continue doing all you can for the Runak, we are dispatching all available personnel to assist.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Receives four personnel files from a security flunky::  Security: So, why weren't these four wearing COM badges?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Pilot: We will use our energy transporters, I don't want to be shot down...accidentally.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*CO*: I gave that order to your security team here, but I guess they had other plans, Sir.

@ACTION: A security guard jumps back into the shelter zone, a bullet wound in his shoulder.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: You are in charge down there now Doctor, get OUR people to safety. Rome out.

Security Officer says:
@CMO: They got Sarajevo! Ouch!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::walks out of the Ready room:: XO: Commander, with me.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*CO*: Well, be right here, Captain.  I ain't going anywhere.  Self: Grouch.

Pilot says:
::waits for the CO to take action::

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::turns and looks at Rome:: CO: Yes, sir. ::approaches him, rubbing his temple::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Pilot: Let's go meet your leaders, Colonel.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: You heard the Captain, bring us inside, now.  If I get yelled at again by that loudmouth, I'm going to hit somebody.  ::Goes back to his work::

Pilot says:
CO: Lead the way. I am unfamilar with your layout.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::enters the Turbolift:: OPS: Zen, you are in Command. If Starfleet calls....make something up.

@ACTION: The away team fall into the safe position, but without Sarajevo.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CO: Er yes Captain...

CO Capt. Rome says:
Turbolift: Transporter Room 1.

Pilot says:
CO: Trans...porter? You have such a technology?

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::stands slightly behind the other two, his jaw tightening and relaxing::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::turns to his first officer:: XO: Ren, we are going to meet the leaders of this planet and try and smooth things out.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@To his patient who can't hear him:  My people?  His guys screw up and I get yelled at?  Ha!  I can't wait to get the first transport out of here and back home.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Pilot: We do, you are in for one hell of a ride, Colonel.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: I am glad you will be doing the talking then, Captain

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: And you will be handling the liasing between their emergency facilities and ours, Commander. I read your record, quite interesting to have a former Doctor on the Bridge. Now it will really come in handy.

Col. Henlon says:
::wonders if it will hurt, but refuses to show his concern::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps out of the Turbolift and strides over to the Transporter Room:: Colonel: Please show our transport operator the coordinates of your representative chambers.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Looking over the files of Ponta, Al-Hillah, Pavlodar and Vryburg, know affectionately as "The Four" and wondering why these fools didn't have COM badges on, because if they had them on, he wouldn't have a headache now:: Security:  Use scanners, DNA or COM badges, I don't care.  Find these four, I shouldn't have to go do the searching myself.

Col. Henlon says:
::shows the Transporter chief:: CO: Can you beam us into buildings, or should I point out the garden?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: We can transport into the building itself

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: We are going unarmed, Commander. I trust that is alright with you?

Security Officer says:
@CMO: We're seriously outnumbered and they already took Sarajevo. We need a new plan. We can't stay here.

Colonel Henlon says:
::nods and steps up to a pad:: CO: What do I do?

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
::cannot hide the grin:: CO: I would prefer a sword in my hand, but I am used to being unarmed

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles at his XO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Hands by your side, and enjoy the trip.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Operator: Energize.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: I have no idea what a Sarajevo is but, are you not a Tactical officer?  Plans are what you bozos are trained for.  Do your job man.  The Captain said, bring us inside and seal us off.  How hard can that be?

ACTION: The second away team beams down.

CO Capt. Rome says:
#::rematerializes inside a grand building::

Security Officer says:
@CMO: Sarajevo was my officer! DO I have to bonk you on the head?! We are inside ::gestures:: or whats left of it!

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
#::stays close and resists the urge to fold his arms::

Colonel Henlon says:
#::walks:: CO/XO: This way. They have already convened.

CO Capt. Rome says:
#::follows in step:: Colonel: Yes, Colonel. Please take note that we are unarmed and expect to be treated as guests.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
*CO*: Captain, the other away team seem to be in trouble. Security reports Sarajevo is missing and they are pinned in the shelter.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: Chill out, little man.  I'm on your side, remember.  And, my head hurts enough already thank you, and I won't mention how you threatened a superior officer with bodily harm to anyone now, calm down and remember your training.

Col. Henlon says:
# CO: You are guests. Let's not repeat ourselves. I personally vouch for your and your XO's safety.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Security: Are you saying there are natives inside our perimitters?

CO Capt. Rome says:
#Self: Blast.. ::taps his badge:: *Zen*: We can't wait for my meeting.....get a lock on the Security teams and medical teams and beam them back to the Scimitar along with any injured Runak in their presence....and beam the Doctor to our location immediately....oh and Zen, remotely lock our runabouts on the surface.

CO Capt. Rome says:
#Colonel: I appreciate that, Colonel.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
#::mutters to himself quietly:: Self: Make sure he turns off the oven too

OPS Lt. Zen says:
*CO*: Aye Sir. ::gives the orders:: *CMO*: Prepare for transport.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*OPS*: Umm, I'm kind of in the middle of things here...

CO Capt. Rome says:
#::stops for one second:: Colonel: Please stand by for one of my crew to join us. He has been handling medical assistance at the blast site.

#SCENE: The group walk into a large chamber with seats in a large semi-circle and with four or five levels. Most seats are empty except a few in the centre.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
*CMO*: Captain's orders. Why..are you helping the locals?!

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
#::swallows hard, looking at the vast hall, his hand, again subconsciously moving to his temple::

CO Capt. Rome says:
#::leans in towards Ren:: XO: Reminds me of the Klingon chambers..I hope they are nicer.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
#::smiles the only way a subordinate could smile at his superior officer's joke::

Colonel Henlon says:
#Chancellor: Chancellor, I bring the people of the space vessel. ::moves aside and gestures:: Captain Rome and his first officer, Commander Romack. ::sits down::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*OPS*: Who me?  Help anyone?  Never.  I'm ready to beam out, Stephanie.  Medic: Take over for me here, I'm being bounced someplace... who knows where...

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
#::rumbles:: Aloud: Its Ro'kar

OPS Lt. Zen says:
*CMO*: Your team is beaming back, and the Captain needs you with him.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::ignores being called a pink-skin::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@*OPS*: The Captain?  You mean that loud guy who keeps mistaking me for someone he gets to boss around?  Oh just wonderful.

CO Capt. Rome says:
#Chancellor: Chancellor, I want to thank you and your cabinet for meeting with us. Momentarily a energy transfer will take place, and transport one of my Medical officers to our location. It is completely safe and will not hurt you.

Chancellor Marson says:
# ::stands:: CO: You possess great technologies, it seems.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Standing by but, wishing he were surfing::

@ACTION: The CMO is beamed to the CO's location.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
#::Rematerializes in a strange place with strange new faces and wonders why he's here::

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@::notices the CMO and nods as he stands near Rome::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: And we will use that technology to help your people recover from this disaster that took place, I want you to know we feel for your loss of life today, but are not responsible in any way. We only wish to help, since we were in orbit at the time the disaster took place

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: However, the laws of my people prevent me from sharing said technology with you, but we will do everything in our power to help you take control of the situation yourselfs. That is my promise to you and your people.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Sees XO and shrugs his shoulders::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::glances at the CMO and nods and says silently:: CMO: Glad to see you in one piece, Doctor.

Chancellor Marson says:
@ ::nods solemnly:: CO: You know, when I first found out just a few hours ago that your people had been spying upon our lands, I was shocked. Then when I first saw one of your people, I stared for minutes on end. When I was a child I wondered what aliens would look like. I never thought it would be under such circumstances.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@CO: I'm glad your glad, Captain I'm pretty pleased about being in one piece too.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: Our meeting should be under happier circumstances. It was my job to witness your people's first warp flight, and decide if you were ready to meet us and join a greater alliance in the stars. A peaceful alliance.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Listens so he may get a clue as to what is going on::

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@::whispers:: CMO: I'm Lieutenant Commander Ro'kar, sorry that we did not meet under less tense circumnstances

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Whispers:: XO: Zach Bauer, a pleasure to meet you.  Do you know why I'm here?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: However something went wrong with your test, and a grave danger emerged known as a subspace rift...I used my vessels weapons to stop that danger, but not to attack your soil. Now, we are at an empass where we have to trust each other and help each other...all our sovereign members share the same thirst for knowledge, peace and prosperity. I represent this alliance now.

Chancellor Marson says:
@CO: You speak words of peace, but perhaps not all members of your 'greater alliance' holds the same principles, hmm?

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@Chancellor/CO: Forgive me, Chancellor, you said earlier you had seen one of us before? ::takes a step forward::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: I have brought my First officer and the Medical officer in charge of the team that was sent here to gather information about your people and your warp flight. He has been treating your people on the surface since the accident occured.

Chancellor Marson says:
@::turns to the XO:: XO: Do not act so surprised. Are you not missing four of your spies?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::stops to listen to the Commander and suddenly realizes the Chancellor was not supposed to have meet one of the crew::

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@::looks at the man:: Chancellor: Unless you are a race of telepaths, which I don't believe you are, how could you know such details? ::whispers:: CO: Forgive the intrusion, sir

CO Capt. Rome says:
@XO: Go ahead, Commander.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Hears something about the four::  Chancellor: Spies?  That a bit of a heavy accusation, have you proof.  I didn't know these four personally but...

Chancellor Marson says:
@ XO: Four of your spies were caught inside our warp-testing facility sabotaging our equipment! Ultimately it led to the disaster. ::pauses:: While I am open to discuss whether their actions were taken as individuals or under orders from your government, their fate is sealed. They have been sentenced to death by hanging.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Is silent.  Looks at the CO and XO wondering if this story about the four being sabotours is true::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: Excuse me Chancellor, but that can not be so. These officers had strict orders just to observe! I demand proof.

Chancellor Marson says:
@::turns to the CMO:: CMO: Invisible shelters, watching us secretly from your base and from your hidden space vessel. That fits the bill of 'spies' to me. ::turns back to the CO:: CO: The court transcripts will be provided to you, but know this - the judgement has been passed and their fates are sealed.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: There has been a great misunderstanding, and I plead to you that you show us the courtesy to review the case before taking action...as a gesture of our true nature, we are dispatching hundreds of medically trained personnel to assist your people.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@CO: Something happened to make their warp flight go boom.  Suppose there is truth to what the Chancellor is saying?  I think it deserves attention.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@CMO: Or they were trying to help...

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: Chancellor! As a representative of my people, I demand that their fates be put on hold while we discuss and help each other out. Give my people permission to land on your soil and set up medical camps to treat your wounded, and all I ask in return is that you spare my men until we can review this matter together.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::looks pleadingly at the Colonel::

Chancellor Marson says:
@CO: Your assistance is the only reason I paused to consider that the four saboteurs worked alone and not as a team. Otherwise I would never have agreed to this meeting. As you can understand, with such a disaster occuring and just discovering we were victims of secret observation, my actions so far are reasonable. They will be treated well until their scheduled execution tomorrow at noon.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Chancellor: I'm just the saw bones for the observation base and a substitute one at that, I knew nothing about what others there were up too so, it is a possibility but..

Colonel Henlon says:
@::shrugs:: CO: I can not sway their opinion, neither do I feel I should until the matter is investigated more. I suggest we work to see what really happened. I would be willing to assist.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: Chancellor, I ask you...as a sign of peace to give us more time, I ask you to trust ME! ::raises his voice:: Our observation posts was just to gather information about your technological and cultural achievements, in preperation for a meeting as equals and welcoming you into a larger world!

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Chancellor:  Execution?  Don't you think that is a little extreme.  One day isn't long to prove innocence or guilt.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Chancellor: I do not defend my leaders' actions to 'spy' as you call it, but it is never a gesture of war....only a way to understand you better. We have strict codes, and my leaders are just leaders.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@CO: Sir, I'm a doctor true but, my first calling is that of counselor.  If I could talk to the four, maybe I could learn something that could help.  Anything to avoid a sloppy death scene.

Chancellor Marson says:
@::raises his voice too:: CO: NO! Don't you see!? I AM trusting you or you'd be dead already! I have made compromises already. CMO: And the way our courts work is not for you to meddle in. If they did not want a trial here, they should not have commited a crime here that led to the deaths of millions!

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::allows the Doctor's interruptions::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@XO: Commander....suggestions?

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@::rubs his temple again:: CO: I am unsure whether our General Orders apply here or not, regardless we have to do something to prevent this death sentence. Perhaps a 
trade, give them something more than just medical help

Chancellor Marson says:
@::overhears the CMO:: CO/CMO: You ask me to trust you...I would grant you access to the prisoners, if you would give your word you would not transport them away. ::pauses:: If you can provide evidence to show their innocence before noon tomorrow, I will postpone the execution for a further review.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Stands back a bit, waiting to see just how this scene unfolds::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Chancellor: You have my word.  I just want to resolve this mess without casualties, Sir.

XO LtCmdr. Ro'kar says:
@Chancellor: Would you permit some of our engineers and scientists to run some scans of their own? We can determine whether they intentionally altered your vessel or not

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::nods and takes a step forward, attempting to trade his life for theirs...but stops as the Chancellor speaks:: Chancellor: I accept, and promise we will not try and transport them away. How ever, if they are found guilty...I offer a swap...they will be taken by my ship and sentenced to jail by our laws, and you get me instead.

Chancellor Marson says:
@ CMO: A little late, but I appreciate the sentiment. XO: You may not take your own scans for how do we know they will not be tampered with. All of our scans will be provided to you and any new scans will be done accompanied by our staff. CO: A hero you may try to be, but I am not interested in anything but justice. If they are not proven innocent in time, the law will be carried out as it has been for centuries. The guilty are punished. You can not take responsibility for their actions through vicarious redemption. I bid you good day. ::leaves::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::bites his lower lip:: Chancellor: We accept your terms, Chancellor.

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