Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11004.19
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Admiral Shinra (NPC)
			and	Commander Magne (NPC)
			and 	Captain Harris (NPC)
			and	[MO] Greska (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 of the Scimitar remained in orbit around the Runak planet while the command staff attended their court martial on the Azores.

After presenting their opening statements, both officers waived their right for legal counsel and declared themselves 'Not Guilty' on charges of violating the Prime Directive.

The Captain attempted to place all blame on himself, citing the fact that he ordered the firing of the weapons and not the XO who was on the bridge at the time. The XO was called to the stand where he was questioned on the actions taken.

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Capt. Rome says:
::sits and listens to the XO give his statement::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Having it be well known, from the attitude of the Runak people, that he is not welcome here, wonders why he IS still here.  He has been reduced to dictating medical reports, in other words, paperwork::

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: So you believe the subspace tear was sufficient emergency to ignore the Prime Directive?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#:: Laying in sickbay waiting to reach trill hanging on with every breathe she had ::

Cmdr. Magne says:
@::walks into the medical unit:: CMO: Doctor, report.

MO Greska says:
#FCO: We're ready to begin the procedure.

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
::answers slowly:: Adm: Based on my observations and suggestions of Captain Rome, I believe that the subspace tear was enough of an emergency to warrant taking the actions we did. It had to be done

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#:: Nods softly :: MO: GO ahead.

Capt. Rome says:
::takes notes::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: Things must be calming down here, they having me filing reports and patient charting.  If you want any more details, you better ask who ever it is who is in charge here.  That ain't me, Sir.

Adm. Shinra says:
::pauses:: XO: Let's move on. The Prime Directive states that when the prime directive is broken, measures must be taken to reduce the damage caused. What actions do you believe were taken in this line?

Cmdr. Magne says:
@CMO: I see. Well I suppose it is to be expected.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: There is a definite resentment towards me because I was part of "the spies" who brought all the Runak's troubles to them.  They really resent all Starfleet presence here now.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: No, I don't blame them either.

Cmdr. Magne says:
@CMO: I might not like it but I do understand them. We can't really just abandon them though.

Lt.Cmdr Ro'kar says:
Adm: By firing the weapon, we sealed the subspace tear, preventing further damage to the surrounding space. We attempted to recover our own people before they were discovered

MO Greska says:
#FCO: Okay we're going to remove the symbiont now.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#:: Takes a deep breathe and prepares for what's coming ::

#ACTION: The FCOs symbiont is slowly removed. The FCO feels empty, lost as if missing a part of herself because well, she is!

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: That's why I'm still smiling and doing what they ask of me, no matter how trivial and boring it is.  ::Checks the information on a PADD, preparing to record some notes for the chart::

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: And after the Starfleet exposure?

Cmdr. Magne says:
@CMO: Well I have another assignment for you if you want to get off this hell hole.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne:  Well, if you insist, Sir.  ::Smiles::

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
Adm: We limited our exposure as much as possible, but when the Runak became more aware of our presence, it became unavoidable

Cmdr. Magne says:
@CMO: Nothing fancy mind you. My Captain hasn't been feeling so well lately.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Gets up and starts gathering his things and in ten seconds or less is ready to leave Runak behind for good::  Magne: I'm ready to go, Sir.

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: So that's when you decided to go all out and send away teams to the surface?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#:: Feeling the emptiness of the loss of the symbiont ::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: Well, let's go have a look at your Captain then, shall we?

Cmdr. Magne says:
@::nods, understanding the CMOs feelings and calls his ship for the beam up::

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
::glances at Rome:: Adm: That decision rested with Captain Rome, sir.

@ACTION: Magne and Bauer beam up to the USS Suva

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Rematerializes on a Federation starship::  Self/Magne:  Ah, generated air.  ::Breathes in deep and smiles happy to be anywhere else::

Capt. Rome says:
::prepares his testimony in his head::

MO Greska says:
#FCO: How do you feel, Stephanie?

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Very well. Do you have anything to add?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: Empty and tired..

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: So, where is this Captain of yours?

Cmdr. Magne says:
@::leads the way:: CMO: He's a fussy kind of guy, grumpy usually.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: Can you describe his symptoms?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: I'm good with grumpy.

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
Adm: Our actions, although unorthodox, were required to save not only the Runak people but the surrounding space around the area

Cmdr. Magne says:
@CMO: Well he's tired a lot, complains of dizziness every now and then. And he's grumpier than usual. ::enters a turbolift::

MO Greska says:
# ::starts inserting the new symbiont:: FCO: This symbiont has never been joined with 
anyone.

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Thank you. You may leave the dock. CO: Captain Rome, please take the stand.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Magne: Well, let's see if we can narrow the possibilities down a bit.  ::Follows into Turbolift, checking his medical bag to make sure he has everything he needs for an examination::

Capt. Rome says:
::Stands up and smiles at Ren before taking the seat::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: Great a brand new symbiont. Thanks a lot but its better than dying I guess..

Cmdr. Magne says:
@::exits the turbolift and heads to the ready room, entering after being called in:: Harris: Captain, I brought Doctor Bauer here to check on you.

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
::nods slightly, leaves the stand and walks back to the chairs::

Capt. Harris says:
@Magne: Just what I need... another medical probe. ::sighs:: CMO: Well do your damned tests. I suppose there's no escape if Magne is going to start making Doctors visit my ready room.

#ACTION: The FCO receives the new symbiont.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
# :: Feels complete, yet empty like she's missing something ::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Laughs politely at the man's humour.  Meets Captain Harris, extending a hand in greeting:: Harris: Captain, a pleasure, Sir.

MO Greska says:
#FCO: There... that should do it. It's just temporary remember. With any luck we'll get the Uax symbiont back to you before it's too late. ::looks serious:: Hang in there.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Yes yes, ::doesn't take the hand::

Adm. Shinra says:
CO: Captain Rome, you claim the situation was an emergency and warranted your taking command as a higher ranking officer?

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: I do, Admiral.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: And I'll try to make it as painless as possible, Sir.  I hear you haven't been feeling well.  Can you tell me about that, Sir?  ::Fishes around in his bag and retrieves a medical tricorder but, does not use it yet::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: :: Nods :: Thanks. Take care of Uax for me.. :: drifts off to sleep ::

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: An emergency situation that warranted my expertise and involved the security of the Federation, I was the highest ranking officer on-board, sans Captain MacAllister. I took it upon myself to take action.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: I'm just tired all the time, but I blame my age mostly. I'm getting on in years,

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: How old are you, Sir?

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Fifty Seven.

MO Greska says:
#::checks the FCOs stats::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
# :: slowly opens her eyes as the symbiont finally acclimatizes to the new environment.::

Adm. Shinra says:
CO: What measures were taken after the exposure to limit damage?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: I feel strange, but stronger

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Shows Harris and makes a motion to his tricorder:: Harris: May I, sir?  It won't hurt a bit.  I just want to rule out a few things and see what's left over.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Yes, I know how a tricorder works dammit. Get on with it.

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: We tried to evacuate the ground personnel in time, but we were spotted before. I felt I needed to contain the damage by talking to the Runak instead of running away. We were compromised and the prime directive forced us to help in the situation

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: Yes, Sir.  ::Does his scans and what-not with the tricorder and requests an analysis of the data collected from the device::  Harris: There now, that's it, Sir.  Let me take a look here...  ::Waits for read out diagnosis::

Adm. Shinra says:
::nods:: Rome: When you made that call it was still unknown to you of the four Starfleet Officers roles in the disaster, yes?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: Sir...?  ::Looks over the data again and reruns the tricorder over the Captain not asking permission::

MO Greska says:
#FCO: That's good news.

#ACTION: The FCO starts having memories as if the symbiont is not new. Its a little overwhelming and intermittent.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: Captain, I'd like to run a few more extensive tests in your Sickbay, if I could.  I've seen something that concerns me greatly in your test results, Sir.  ::Looks at Magne::

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: Yes Admiral, we had no knowledge of their actions at that time.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Concerns you greatly? ::looks to the CMO:: What is it?

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: But that brings me to my next point.

Adm. Shinra says:
Rome: Go on, Captain.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#:: cringes :: Self: what're these memories. MO: I thought this was an unjoined symbiont

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: Before we even arrived in orbit, the four officers had already begun their mission to interfere

MO Greska says:
#FCO: Well it is.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: I don't think it is. I'm getting flashbacks and memories that shouldn't be there it seems from previous hosts.

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: In fact, the prime directive was broken before we had to step in to minimize the danger caused by the resulting subspace tear. We stepped in according to suborder X of the prime directive to minimize damage already caused by people under command of Commander Muwonge.

Adm. Shinra says:
::nods and waits for him to continue::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: I'll need to run my tests to confirm and give you the specifics but, I think I see traces of the onset of Liridian's disease in your DNA.  I'm sorry, Sir.  I was hoping it was something simple like fatigue, fixed with a vitamin B12 hypo but... I'm sorry, Sir.

MO Greska says:
#::grabs her tricorder and starts a scan:: FCO: That makes no sense at all.

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: My actions were not only to minimize danger already caused by a prior breach of the prime directive, but also a threat to the Federation. Which stated in the sub directives orders me to take steps to prevent.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Hmm... my grandfather had that disease,

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris:  There is no cure but, there are ways medical science can make things less difficult.  I can talk with your regular doctor...

Adm. Shinra says:
::nods:: Rome: Do you have anything further to say?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: I know if this was a previously unjoined symbiont I shouldn't be having these memories and some are horrific..

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: There is no way to show a link between my actions and a breach of the prime directive, we stepped in where the disruption was already caused in accordance with the law itself.

Capt. Harris says:
@::nods solemnly:: CMO: Maybe time to consider early retirement.

Capt. Harris says:
CMO: Yes, it is a genetic thing.  There's no reason why you couldn't go on for many more years to come, breakthroughs happen every day.  ::Trying to give hope::

Capt. Rome says:
Adm: The fact that the subspace tear posed a danger to the Federation alone absolves us of any wrong doing Admiral. That is all.

Adm. Shinra says:
::smiles at Rome for a few seconds, obviously impressed with the argument:: All: Okay, this court is adjourned for one hour where we will reconvene. At that time we will give our verdicts.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: I can do some looking into the newest methods of treatment, pass that along to your doctor, too.

Capt. Rome says:
::nods and stands up::

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: Thank you. Run your tests please.

MO Greska says:
#FCO: Horrific? Describe the memories.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Looks over to Magne, again:: Magne: I wish I had better news.  Gee, I just spread sunshine where ever I go these days, huh?  I got a zillion ticked off Runak to prove it.

L.tCmdr Ro'kar says:
::lets out the breath he had been holding::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
#MO: It's hard to put into words. Like people dying or the previous host<s> dying a horrific death. I'm pretty sure this symbiont has had at least one or two previous hosts..

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@Harris: Let's head to your Sickbay.  I promise, I'll only take up an hour of your time.  I want to be thorough.

Capt. Harris says:
@CMO: This is the part where you pick me up, not the other way around. ::sighs:: Look Doctor we have hard jobs. It comes with the territory. But once you cross the line and start making it personal as you are now... well that's dangerous.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
@::Looking confused by the Captain's harsh words::  Harris: Yes, Sir.  Sorry, Sir.

Capt. Rome says:
::walks over to the desk he shares with Ren:: XO: You did good before, Commander. ::collects his padds::

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