Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11006.24
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Tholians (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

This time on the Scimitar...

The Scimitar has been sent to investigate possible Tholian attacks on Talarian vessels at the request of the Talarian Government. They are now about 15 minutes from Talarian space.

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CO Capt. Rome says:
::exits the Ready room and enters the Bridge:: FCO: Our ETA, Ensign ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Approximately 15 minutes sir.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::glances at the CO as he enters::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::In his new Sickbay, hanging out and getting a lot done::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits down in the center seat:: FCO: Thank you, hold course and speed. See if you can locate their flag ship on long range sensors.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Ren. ::nods:: Fully briefed ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Not on long range sensors yet.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods towards Stephanie::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Yes Captain, I am waiting for the final analysis from Tactical though

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Everything is resupplied, reorganized and restructured.  Updated equipment, new personnel and a new chair in the CMO's office::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: I asked them to start devising tactics to be used... just in case

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Good. It's been a while since we've dealt with the Talarians...or the Tholians for that matter. We don't know what we might be up against.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::opens the comm from his armrest:: *CMO*: Rome to Sickbay.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::thinks:: Self: If only we had a massive ship size freeze ray...

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
*CO*: Yes, Sir, Bauer here.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: Bauer, everything ready down there?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
*CMO*: I believe it is, Captain.  Are we expecting trouble with either the Talarians or the Tholians because, we should.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: I share your concern doctor, but we hope not. Better safe than sorry.

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

CO Capt. Rome says:
*CMO*: When you're finished, I want you on the Bridge with me and the Commander and to join us on the mission.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
*CO*: Oh, umm, okay, I mean, aye, Sir.  I suppose I could use a change of scenary.  Give me five minutes.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles as he closes the comm::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Anything on long range sensors, Ensign?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Have you encounter the Tholians or Talarians before, sir?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Nothing yet sir.. keeping an eye out tho. figuratively of course.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans in towards Ren:: XO: No. I met a Talarian once, but he was a merchant. And no one has heard from the Tholians in ages. You ?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Very good, Ensign. Keep me updated.....and keep a look out for Tholian signatures.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: No, sir. I know of the damage that the Tholians can cause though

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Writes out some instructions for a few new "projects" to improve Sickbay for his medical staff to get started on down on a PADD::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. Should I take us to a higher alert status? 

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: No, only yellow alert fow now. We don't want to give the Talarians cause to start another border war. ::smiles::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: I know....our systems should be able to handle a net or two....but those are old specs we are working off.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Tholian vessel on direct intercept course at the rendevous point.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: understood

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks up:: FCO: Tholian?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::He exits his new office, passes the PADD off to his new personal assistant and exits Sickbay, announcing he will be on the bridge if needed::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Where are the Talarians ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Unknown.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Hail the Tholian ship, transmit a message of peace.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::glances at his readings:: CO: Confirmed, sir. Tactical, can we detect any energy build ups? Anything to suggest that they are ready for a fight?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood, transmitting now.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Talarians still not on long range sensors..

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: nothing to suggest weapons are charged.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::After a few moments, arrives on the bridge, exiting from the turbolift and joins the others::  CO: Reporting as requested, Captain.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Listens to get a handle on what is going on::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Good Doctor, take a seat. ::motions for the 3rd seat:: We have Tholians it seems.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Tholians!  I hate those guys.  ::Stands in front of his designated chair::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Have you ever encountered them ?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Actually, I have.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: ETA to the tholians is 2 minutes.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: stay at Yellow alert or??? 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Interesting, I would like to hear your thoughts and impressions on them later. But now, your experience may serve us. Are they likely to attack unprovoked?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Yes.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We were on opposing sides in the recent war with the Synod of the Sanctum.  I was with the Delphyne then.  So yeah, they are likely to do just about anything.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood.

ACTION: The Tholian vessel arrives at the rendevouz co-ordinates and comes to a stop the exact same time the Scimitar arrives.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: It is rare for the Tholians to venture outside of their borders

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Your input will be invaluable doctor. Let's see what they want.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Yes it is. And this far out, they have travelled quite a distance.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Hail them again.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. COM:Tholian Vessel: This is the USS Scimitar, we mean no harm.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: The Academy even teaches a standard course in simulation fighting with the Tholians, they are a pretty serious bunch.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Aye. I've never met them before.

Tholians says:
COM: Scimitar: The Talarians won't be making this rendevouz.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Commander, try and locate the Talarians....

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: On it...sir... ::hears what the Tholians are saying::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: does a double take :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods to the FCO to keep the channel open:: COM: Tholian vessel: Tholian vessel, this is Captain Rome of the Federation vessel USS Scimitar. Please explain your earlier message.

Tholians says:
COM: CO: The Talarians do not require assistance. There have been no Tholian attacks.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
All: Did the Tholians take out the Talarians?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up:: COM: Tholian vessel: That is what we are here to find out. You forgive me if I don't just take your word for it. Did you destroy the Talarian vessel that we were supposed to meet?

Tholians says:
COM: CO: Message sent to Starfleet, ID 117921115319. Decryption 441123562Alpha.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Ren:: XO: What? Run that serial number.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholian vessel: Tholian vessel, I repeat. Did you destroy Talarian vessel ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: gets an uneasy feeling in her mind like the tholians are hiding something.

ACTION: The Tholians remain quiet.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Doctor? Any idea what they are doing?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
All: Tholians never could just get to the point, they love the dramatics, although not an audience.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Um, sir, if I use that decryption code, it just reverts back to standard Tholian system

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: What does that mean?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: So, they sent a message... shall we send a read receipt? ::flashes a sarcastic smile::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits down::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: With their egocentric attitude, when their time comes for you to know what they want you to know that will be the time you will.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Ensign, try and get the Talarian command on the line.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Seems so. ::smiles::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. COM: Talarian Command: This is the USS Scimitar, please respond.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholian vessel: Tholian vessel, please answer. What is the status of the Talarian vessel that was supposed to meet us here?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Basically, Captain, the Tholians sent the initial message. They masked the data so it looked like it was from Talar but it was actually from Tholia

Tholians says:
COM: CO: By now you should have confirmed the Talarians know nothing of any rendevouz.

Talarian says:
COM: FCO: This is Talarian Command.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Ren as he gives his report:: COM: Tholian vessel: We have verified this yes. What is the reason for the subterfuge?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Ren, talk to the Talarians.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Com is still open for you.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Make certain they know nothing of this.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: It did seem odd that the Talorians were dealing with the Tholians or that either of them would want to see the Federation any time to soon.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: The invitation was suspicious at least.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: :: Looks back at the CO :: mouths the words Red Alert :: 

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
COM: Talar: Talar Command, this is the Federation starship Scimitar. Did you request the UFP's assistance with the Tholians?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: I agree. How ever these tactics are not normal for the Tholians..

CO Capt. Rome says:
::shakes his head at the FCO::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: Nods :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: They usually don't leave home.  Maybe these Tholian are acting alone and not as representatives of their... what ever they are.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods, deep in thought::

Tholians says:
CO: The matter is one of utmost security. This rendevouz must be removed from your records, as must any of the events that may occur between our species at this time. The Tholian Asembly requests your presence on Tholia if these conditions are met.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans back in his chair and looks at Ren and Bauer, but doesn't say anything::

Talar says:
COM: XO: Federation assistance? Not at all, Scimitar. What are you intentions?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Tell them it was a mixup, stellar radiation.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Tell them, wrong number.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::chuckles::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::looks at the CO briefly and nods slightly:: COM: Talar: Don't worry about it. There was a mix up, stellar interferance. Scimitar out

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: continues to get an uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: As for going to the Tholian home world, I'd rather not.  I'm not even sure we could live on their home world.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholian vessel: Tholian vessel. If we agree to this, we will be travelling to Tholia under a flag of peace and any agressive act will be understood as an act of war again the United Federation of planets.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I don't think we should let them think they can dictate where we go.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: It is my duty to remind you that this is potentially a very bad idea, sir

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Why not invite them here, keep the homecourt advantage.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Understood, Commander.

ACTION: The Tholians reply by turning their ship around and starting to move.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Pursuit course, match speed and keep us at yellow alert.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: Looks back to the CO: CO: understood. :: Punches in the commands :: CO: May I make a suggestion of readying at least one torpedo, but keep on standby.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up and looks at Ren and Bauer:: XO/CMO: I want to see what they are up to. If we need to, I will order full emergency warp towards Talarian space.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: Let's not be the ones to show first signs of aggresion.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: One step ahead of you there. Already got the cooridinates set.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: No Ensign, they might register that on their sensors. We need to tread carefully here. If they are sincere and need our help with something, we should give them the benefit of doubt.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::nods and glances behind him:: TO: Tactical, I want your tactical genius team to hurry up with their revised tactics against the Tholians

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Doctor, I understand your sickbay and staff have been readied for Tholian encounters?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I don't like going into their territory, not exactly a vacation paradise but, I'm along for the ride, I suppose.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: May I remind you or, let me revise that. may Uax remind you that the Tholians in the past have used this sort of tactic for trecherous actions.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Well, yes, Sir, depending on how they chose to inialate us.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Commander, erase any mention of this message from the logs. Do not inform the crew, only department heads and medical personnel.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: For now.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Is that wise, Sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: I understand, and Uax may be the first to say "I told you so" if this goes south. But for now, we head in.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Like I said, for now. We don't know what is so secret that the Tholians want erased from all records, but I am willing to go along with it until I get more information from the Assembly.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Aye sir. ::starts removing the message from the system::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Tampering with official Starfleet logs because the Tholians asked us to?  Okay, you're the boss.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Like I said, for now. Logs can be written later. For now, we are going silent.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I can keep secrets with the best of them, Captain. No worries.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO/CMO: If either of you have a problem with this, please speak up and I will note that in my official log.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: It has been done, sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Thank you Commander, now change all logs to manual input. What we do from now on is out of Starfleet's records.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I'll withhold my opinions to see where you are going with this.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Appreciated Doctor. But come to me if you have any concerns.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I bet you a vacation on Risa that me and Uax will be telling you "Told you So" 

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::smiles slightly as he looks at Rome:: CO: I would like you to note the danger you are placing this crew in and the fact that we are giving them a lot of faith. But given there is no reward without risk, I will follow you sir.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Oh, I will, Sir, I will.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Noted Commander. I don't follow this course of action lightly. But if this could mean better relations with the Tholians, we are bound to try.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I may not always agree with you but, I respect your position and athority.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Likewise Doctor. ::grins and sits back down::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: ETA to Tholia at current speed?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sits as well, and will try his best to shut up::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: ETA at current speed is 6hours. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: Seems we will have a lot of time on our hands..

ACTION: The Tholian vessel overloads and in just a few short seconds, it explodes.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sees a bright light on the viewer:: FCO: Report !

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: hits all stop :: Scans the area :: Tholian ship overloaded sir. 

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::eyes widen as he witnesses the event::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Raise shields.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Scan the area

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood one step ahead of you.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
All: Didn't expect that.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Yes sir ::starts working::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: May I make a suggestion. That one Torpedo readied might be beneficial at this time.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: In fact, it might make it look like we did that.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I hope we don't look responsible for this "accident" to anyone.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: It may.. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: That is what I want to prevent...::stands up::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Shields at Maximum output

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: And I suppose we are in Tholian space too, huh?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Why are you so trigger happy, Ensign?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Probably because the Tholians, tried this same trick with Trill.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Good thing poor Stephanie isn't at Tacical.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*Engineering*: Engineering, I want a cold start readied. We might need to jump to warp 9.5 on my mark.

ACTION: Incoming transmission.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Incoming transmission 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: taps a few buttons and puts it on screen :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
All: You guys don't need a doctor, you need a good JAG defence attourney.  ::Smiles::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Now now doctor. This isn't bad YET.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Do you know how to bake a cake?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: I do, in fact, Doctor. I make a mean chocolate fudge cake

Tholians2 says:
COM: Scimitar: Starfleet vessel, the Tholian invitation still stands.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Good, I'll get a file.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at his XO and CMO dumbfounded::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: Tholians. Scimitar stands ready to continue mission. Please explain what occured with Tholian deligation.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::is still scanning the surrounding area and listening to the converstation::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Humor is sometimes beneficial in a stressful situation, Captain.  Aren't you glad you hired me?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Ask again later. ::grins::

Tholians2 says:
COM: CO: That is under investigation. We await your arrival. Should you stick to the initial agreement, your ship is guaranteed safety. Tholia out.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: Understood. Scimitar will continue mission.

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: You won't get to say "I told you so" yet.

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