Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11003.22
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Colonel Henlon (NPC)
			and	[MO] Petty Officer Greska (NPC)
			and	Guard Stinson (NPC)
			and	Councilor 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

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Absent:

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Last time on the Scimitar:

The crew continued to review the surveillance footage of the site before the launch, they discovered that the four had indeed tampered with the containment controls. They appeared to have changed the containment setting to one that, on a Federation vessel, would be the most stable frequency; unfortunately it was worse for the Runak vessel and actually added to the problem. With this new evidence, perhaps they can use it in an appeal of the Starfleet personnels' lives.

Meanwhile, on the surface, the FCO's environmental suit had a leak - forcing her back to the ship where she underwent emergency treatment. The medical staff did all they could to save her but she had to be placed into stasis.

The Captain ordered the Scimitar to set a course for Trill at the maximum speed, leaving himself and several other crew members on Runak until the ship returned. It was discovered that the guard escorting the FCO and CO had tampered with the suit and caused the leak

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XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::walking down the corridor to the meeting room, his hand playing with the PADD in his hand:: CMO: They said it was just down here...

MO Greska says:
@ ::walks to the patient, puts the hypospray to her neck resuscitating the FCO who looks very weak::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Following XO:: XO: We need to be prepared if this thing doesn't go the way we'd like it to.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::studies the soil samples from his trip to the launch site::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::swallows hard:: CMO: It will be unfortunate if we cannot get the Runak people to see their error. ::enters the room and looks for the CO::

Colonel Henlon says:
::runs up behind the XO and CMO:: XO: Ah there you are. I hear your Captain called a meeting. Mind if I sit in, we're truly incensed at what has happened to your officer.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Colonel: Not at all, Colonel. Your insight might be useful as you know your people's laws and legislation.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Henlon: Please, do join us.  Yes, it is a shame about poor Stephanie.

Colonel Henlon says:
::nods a thanks to both of them:: XO/CMO: What is her condition?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@::blinks and slowly opens her eyes :: MO: What happened?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs in frustration and moves on to the next sample::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::looks away from the Colonel's gaze:: Colonel: I understand she is alive, and that is all we can hope for

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Colonel: We are uncertain of her condition, something extraordinary happened to her and I haven't all the details.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Finds the designated meeting room and enters:: ALL: This must be the place.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::nods:: CO: Captain Rome? Are you here?

Colonel Henlon says:
CMO: I might be able to shed light on that, but I'd like to hear what your Captain has to say first. ::glances over to the Captain::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Over here, Ren.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Colonel......we have a problem.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Listening::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::approaches and remains at a semi-attention to listen to the CO::

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: You have three I can think of. Which one are you referring to? ::not at all being a smart-mouth::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: The guard you assigned to watch us.....just tried to kill my officer. I want him found, and brought to justice....and according to MY LAWS, he falls under my jurisdiction. ::raises his voice::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::shifts in his place, a flash of anger crossing his face::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Looks cautiously at the CO::

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: Lower your voice. ::snaps back at him:: Any crime committed on this planet by one of our people will be dealt with here by our courts. But I hasten to add if this is confirmed as true, he will be sentenced as severely as your own men.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Remain calm, Sir.  We aren't exactly in a position to be making demanding statements.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up:: Col: I am obeying your laws, Colonel! Any crime committed against a member of Starfleet will be dealt with by our courts.....but I am willing to give way on the matter, if you will help me hunt him down and bring him before justice.

Colonel Henlon says:
::breathes and looks cautiously around the room, leans in and speaks quieter:: CO: That's the official position anyway. Personally I'd be as angry as you were I in your shoes.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::throws a padd on the desk:: Col: I have scans here that link Mr. Stinson's DNA to the tear in my officer's hazard suit.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:MO: Remind me.. who am I...

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO/CMO: What do you have?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::glances at the PADD and then at the CO:: CO: Footage, Captain, it shows some...interesting developments

Colonel Henlon says:
::picks up the padd, reads it in silence:: CO: Captain, I already have teams hunting 
him down. When he didn't report back, we were suspicious. This only confirms them.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Col: When you find him.....I want to see him.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Report?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits down on the edge of the desk::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Not much, I'm afraid.  Not much that will help the four.  They were caught dead to rites, they ARE guilty of sabotage, even if their reasoning was honourable.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::stiffens to attention out of instinct:: CO: The footage, after two hours of viewing, revealed the four did sabotage the containment field and - ::looks at the CMO:: Yeah, what he said

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs and looks at Ren and the Doctor:: XO/CMO: Recommendations at this time ?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::smiles thinly:: CMO: Go ahead, Doctor, you spoke first

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Beg the Runak for mercy and ask that the death sentence be turned, maybe another sentence could be agreed upon.

MO Greska says:
@FCO: You forgot who you are? ::looks very concerned::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We could also offer the Federations resources to make up for some of the damages here that we caused.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks up:: CMO: You're on to something.....we have a great bargaining chip....

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Ren, how quickly could the Scimitar clean the radiation in the atmosphere ?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Isn't the ship gone?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@MO: I can't recall. SHOULD I know who I am..

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Aye, but she will be back...

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::resists the obvious joke and answers:: CO: I am unsure, sir, I would need to check with a science officer

MO Greska says:
@FCO: Stephanie... you were injured on Runak... do you remember anything?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:MO: You say my name is Stephanie.. Last thing I remember.... ::: thinks :: not sure..

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: There is also the case of the Runak's rogue security guard... he injured one of our crew members, we should have a say in his sentence

MO Greska says:
@FCO: You were with Captain Rome and your suit had a tear... you were exposed to high levels of radiation.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We may need to call in more ships, Sir.  Special equipment will be needed, medical and nourishment supplies, water, building materials, we will need assistance to fix things here right.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: But we can do it....we can clean the isotopes from the atmosphere, we can help grow back the land....tend to all the wounded as we have begun to do.....in stead the prisoners are handed over to Starfleet to be sentenced by our laws....

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@MO: I was...

Colonel Henlon says:
::stands:: CO: You would help us in such a way even with the current situation with your men?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Yes, that is correct....I think it's time I call the diplomatic corp.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Col: Colonel, I would. But I would need something in return, I would need jurisdiction over my men.

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: Wait... you'd only offer your help if we pardon your men, the very ones who caused this mess in the first place?! ::looks genuinely offended::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Sir, is it fair to expect the Runak to not only surrender our four but, you want their security guy as well?  I think you need to compromise more, Sir.

MO Greska says:
@FCO: You're a Trill.. do you remember anything from your previous hosts?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Colonel....understand that I am responsible for those men, to their families! They will be dealt with, but on their respective worlds...that is all I ask for. I ask for lenience.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@MO: Trill... You mean I have a slug in my belly? As for the previous hosts.. Nada...

Colonel Henlon says:
::starts yelling:: CO: I have tried to be reasonable with you people but you always want more. You may be responsible for those men and their families, but they are responsible to the families who have lost loved ones, to the millions of people homeless, all the... ::his voice breaks, and he pauses for a long moment:: <c>

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Sir, those men acted of their own accord.  The Federation is not responsible for Starfleet officers who act against orders, creating a situation like this.  I think the four's fate should remain a Runak matter, as well as, their security guard.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grabs the Colonel's shoulder gently::

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: This is the worst disaster in our planet's history, and we have the four men who caused it proven guilty locked in our holding cells. What kind of chaos do you think there'd be if I let them go... and you'd only help us if I do? ::looks devastated::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We are not in a position to be making demands, Sir.  Does the term "over a barrel" mean anything to you?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::visibly winces at the Colonel's words, turning a little paler:: Self: Those poor people... their suffering...their pain.

MO Greska says:
@FCO: That is a strange symptom.. I don't think I've ever read about radiation poisoning effecting memory.

Colonel Henlon says:
::turns to the CMO, his voice barely a whisper:: CMO: What you ask to be done is too much, the price too high... it can not be done.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grabs a PADD and hurls it through a window, his back turned towards the rest:: All: The Doc's right...

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Discouraged, moves away from the group to think.  This is not really his problem.  Begins to write a text message to arrange for private transport off Runak for a return trip to Risa::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs and sits down in the chair, defeated::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
All: Stop.... stop this arguing... ::looks at the Colonel and the CO with a pleading look::

ACTION: A comm comes in for Henlon - his guards have Stinson.

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: They're guilty.....the means can not justify what happened...::sighs::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Colonel: I... I cannot imagine the immensity of your pain, but...but I can speak only from personal pain... You don't want us to take away your scapegoat? But will taking the lives of four more people ease that grief?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Col: I will call the diplomatic corps in....and get what help your planet needs right now..::his gaze a thousand light years away::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Col: Will killing four more people who genuinely wanted to help you progress in your space faring endeavours, really ease that gaping hole?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: You should place a COM to the J.A.G. guys too, The four need better legal representation than we can provide.

Colonel Henlon says:
::looks up from the floor to the XO: It isn't a scapegoat. It's justice. I wish it'd never happened. I wish my home town hadn't been wiped out, I wish I'd never passed up on that opportunity for that walk along the B'Revan coast last week, dating Krella in 4th grade.. I regret making this decision... ::sighs:: Ultimately that isn't my choice or yours

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: You're right, Doctor. I'm sorry.

MO Greska says:
@::looks at the FCO with wet eyes:: FCO: It's not good, Stephanie.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Col: No it isn't... ::feels sick, trying to remain in the present:: But at least you cannot be consumed by the guilt... regrets will not let you heal... the universe will still keep turning

Colonel Henlon says:
::stands straight, composes himself:: CO: I will take you to Stinson immediately.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sends his text message off to Starfleet transportation, cc'd to personnel::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks up:: Col: Yes...I want to see him.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@MO: I just want to sleep... :: closing her eyes ::

Colonel Henlon says:
::walks out, not waiting to check if the CO is following::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Doctor, please make contact with Starfleet diplomatic corps and JAG. Tell them to send someone asap.

MO Greska says:
@FCO: Then sleep. I'll let you know when we get near Trill.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Ren...please bring what information we have to the Chancellor, see if you can get the sentence lowered. Tell them we are cooperating fully.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Prepares a second text message, as instructed, to the DCO and JAG::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Sir. ::nods slightly::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::moves after Henlon::

Colonel Henlon says:
::walks down the corridor briskly with CO in tow, enters a lift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::removes his pips and puts them in his pocket::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: I'm sorry for what I said before, Colonel.

Colonel Henlon says:
::when the lift is moving, he slams the 'stop' button and turns to face the Captain:: CO: Looks like you are in the same boat as me. ::nods to the removed pips:: Tell me... what would happen to Stinson if he were handed over to you?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::sits down at the desk and starts collating the information into a legible format::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Me.....or my superiors?

Colonel Henlon says:
::looks him in the eye:: CO: Whichever is worse.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Death is quick....life sentence is longer. He will be charged with attempted murder.....or even murder of a Starfleet officer.

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: Life sentence... but you want him dead, a surety if he is tried here, so why do you want him so much?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Once the lengthy and detailed text message has been scribed, with no ship around, sends text message off, hoping it will reach the nearest Communications Space Relay Station::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Because he would be taken from his family....his planet, for the rest of his life. That's why.

Colonel Henlon says:
::nods:: CO: Then I will arrange his transfer.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::puts his head in his hands and continues to collate the data, forcing himself to breathe in and out::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods:: Col: It's a small consolation...thank you.

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: I am sorry I can't do more. You must feel guilty for what has happened and sometimes guilt can be worse than the pain we are suffering as victims.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Self: Come on, Ren, focus on the task. Stop thinking about those people... forget their pleading eyes...forget the tired faces...forget their....their...dashed hopes and dreams

Colonel Henlon says:
::presses the button to resume the lift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::only nods::

Colonel Henlon says:
::says not a word until he is facing Stinson in his cell:: Stinson: Why?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::walks up to the bars and stares down the man inside::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::picks up the PADD with all the possible data he could gather and starts walking out the door, following the signs::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Too bad a prisoner exchange couldn't be worked out, Stinson for at least one of the four.  Hey, how can all four be guilty, I mean, only one of them could have actually changed the frequency.  I know its grasping at straws but, if we can get even one of our four off the hanging platform it would be worth it.  ::Following XO for part of his walk::

Guard Stinson says:
Henlon: Because their people killed my wife and my four year old son. And exacting a little punishment was worth it. ::forces a tear back:: My life without them is nothing anyway which is why I am ready to die.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Stinson: You won't die....I will make sure you live a long life, with your pain and guilt....far from home.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::grits his jaw and mutters:: CMO: I don't know...we... ::clears his throat, straightens his back and fixes his gaze straight ahead:: We can try, Doctor, but how do we leave one Starfleet officer at the mercy of these people. Surely a lifetime of prison is better than death

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Seeing XO is on a delicate task, leaves him alone to go do it::  XO: Let me know if I can do anything and good luck.  ::Stops walking::

Colonel Henlon says:
::his voice a little croaky despite his best efforts:: Stinson: You won't be dying today. I hear they treat their prisoners well. ::caught between two sides of emotion::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::rounds the corner, approaching the 'state' offices:: Self: Shut it out, Ren, shut it all out and focus...

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::straightens his uniform and knocks on the Chancellor's door::

Colonel Henlon says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: He will remain here until your ship returns to collect him.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Stinson: I just want you to know, I am sorry for the loss of your family....but equally sorry for the loss of my friend.

Councillor Marson says:
XO: Not now, Hills, I told you no appointments!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::turns around and walks out::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Marson: It is not Hills, Chancellor, it is Lieutenant Commander Ro'kar from the Federation

Colonel Henlon says:
::looks at the CO leave, turns back to Stinson and sees his face before taking a long deep breath and walking out::

Councillor Marson says:
XO: Oh... come in, come in.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans against a wall:: Col: I don't know if I'm doing the wrong thing....or the right thing for the wrong reasons...

Councillor Marson says:
XO: Please excuse me for not standing, it's... ::struggles for a way to describe it:: a busy day.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::enters slowly and tries a small smile, before it fades back to his sober expression:: Marson: Chancellor, we have gathered information on the 'incident' relating to our four Starfleet officers

Colonel Henlon says:
CO: You know, I've been so busy with all this mess it hadn't hit me until your meeting just what the hell happened. I lost my grandparents, my army buddy from training... so many people the list is endless.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sits on the floor against the wall of the meeting room and begins reading up on Intergalactic law, as they pertain to un Federation worlds and wishing his best friend Gary were here, he knows all this legal junk::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::offers the PADD:: Chancellor: We agree that these four were guilty of tampering with the containment field before launch... but their actions were honourable

Councillor Marson says:
::looks up at him:: XO: Honourable?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods:: Col: I've recently lost.....people too. And now Stephanie is fighting for her life....four officers I've not even met are about to die....and I just feel angry, angry at this whole mess. At the whole world.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Marson: They changed the frequency to one that, if used on Federation technology, would offer the best and most stable containment field. Unfortunately this change was not compatible with your people's technology. Instead of helping, they made it worse.

Colonel Henlon says:
::turns and opens a shutter:: CO: Look... so much destruction... I don't feel anger any more. I feel overwhelmed. Half your continent destroyed and meeting an alien race in one day is quite the experience  I'll tell you.

Councillor Marson says:
XO: I don't know what to say... ::pauses:: It would have failed anyway?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Having to sign the death order is worse......my laws, my Prime directive orders me to do that! And I just have to accept that!

Colonel Henlon says:
::doesn't bother even trying to fake a smile and nods to the CO before quietly departing::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::looks at him, caged emotion in his eyes:: Marson: Yes, but you would have only lost the vessel.... ::mouth twitches in a slight wince before continuing:: And not as much as you have now

Councillor Marson says:
XO: Then the sentence stands.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::takes the pips out of his pocket and throws them on the ground before walking after Henlon::

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