Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11006.14
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Tholians (NPC)
			and	Vidiian (NPC)
			and 	Klingon (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 was ordered to rendezvous with the Talarians north of their territory amidst rumours of attacks along the Tholian-Talarian border. Upon arrival, they encountered not a Talarian vessel, but a Tholian scout vessel.

The Tholians informed the crew that it was them, not the Talarians who had called them there and that they requested the crew's assistance on Tholia itself. After some objections from the senior staff, the Captain agreed to follow the Tholians back to their section of space. Enroute, the scout ship exploded but they received a transmission saying the offer still stood. The Scimitar is now enroute to Tholia.

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XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::on the Bridge, reviewing the anti-Tholian tactics ::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits in the centre chair, his legs crossed while he reads over the latest departmental reports::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
::at the helm guiding the ship to Tholia, but also working on escape plans if things go awry :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::On bridge, wondering what is happening in Sickbay::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Our ETA, Ensign?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO ETA 2 minutes there appears to be some anti sensor net 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: I was....dimensionally absent during the Synod conflict, so I guess I have to count on you to give me your thoughts and impressions on the Tholians during our encounters from here on out

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: What kind of a net are we speaking of, sensor net or energy grid?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: That's easy.  Tholians are evil, not to be trusted and should be avoided, whenever possible.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins:: CMO: You don't trust much do you, doctor.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I'm not sure at this point. trying to identify. I recommend all stop.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: You know....a famous starship Captain once said the same things about the Klingons.

ACTION: A small one-person vessel appears on sensors, leaving the security net.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Captain, perhaps we should launch a probe... as a precaution

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Not true, I'm very trusting, with Tholians though, all bets are off.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Slow down to one half

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Or just ask them, they seem to be talking these days.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: one person vessel has just appeared on sensors leaving the net

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. slowing to one half 

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Alright, hail them.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: opens a channel :: CO: You're on

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::makes eye contact briefly with the Tactical officer before looking back at the screen::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholian vessel: Tholian vessel, this is the USS Scimitar. We register a net of sorts in our flight path. Please explain.

Tholians says:
COM: Scimitar: The meeting between different species must occur with the utmost security.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Ask them about OUR security, because so far it's been all about them and their needs.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: This net, a meeting place of sorts?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods to the Doctor:: CMO: I'm not stepping in that thing without further guarantees.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: looks back at the captain and looks for an answer :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Launch a probe, full spectral analysis.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Remember, the Tholians have a way with webs.  We should all be feeling like one giant fly, right about now.

Tholians says:
 COM: CO: Affirmative. Tholia re-iterates that your safety is guaranteed.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::nods:: Science: Science, launch a probe, start collecting data

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: We are launching a probe to scan the net, it is not armed.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO/XO: Oh they give us a guarantee, I feel ever so much better now, not!

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: Before I take my ship inside, I must make sure it is safe. I assume the Assembly understands this precaution on my behalf?

Tholians says:
COM: We permit this action, however be aware the security net will stop any sensor feedback upon passing the net.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: I understand. I will make contact again once we are satisfied. Rome out.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::gestures to the FCO to cut the channel::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
::cuts the channel :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: All right, opinions.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We call Starfleet for backup or all head to Risa for the beach volleyball championships.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
All: I say we stay our ground and have the meeting outside the net

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::shoots a glance at the CMO:: CO: Sir, this is a risky situation, one I am sure you are aware of. But with high risk might come high gain

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ALL: I sense a feeling of deception. 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I'm curious as to why they need so much security, who are we hiding from?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: A valid point, Ensign. But at some point we must start trusting. That is what Starfleet was founded for.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: I am starting to wonder myself.....perhaps they are under attack from some enemy that has managed to infiltrate their security ?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: I'd say you’re probably spot on.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood, I guess it’s just a millennia or so of dealing with this I think I have every right to be cautious.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: And that is why I value your opinions, Stephanie. ::smiles:: But a wrong step might mean we lose out on peace.

Tholians says:
 COM: Scimitar: Adjust your probe frequency as follows.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks up::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I can't imagine the Tholians feeling threatened by any one, if the Tholians are afraid of something, they must be something mighty scary.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Sir, I have the details of the frequency, do you want me to try it?

ACTION: The probe is launched.

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

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::nods and starts configuring the probe, watching for any signs of cyber warfare::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Zen, do a long range scan in the lower bandwidths on the surrounding space....let's see if someone might be watching this meeting.

ACTION: With the correct settings, the probe carries on transmitting sensor data back to the Scimitar. Inside the net there are three Tholian war-ships, a JemHadar warship, a Klingon Battlecruiser, a Romulan warbird and a Gorn warship.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sits back to see how this plays out:: CO: Tholian and peace?  Not two words I'd associate with each other.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I've inputted a few escape routes and have them on standby. Means pushing the engines hard 

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::mutters:: Self: By the Prophets, what kind of setup is this?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CMO:  I would agree with this..

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Make sure Engineering is ready.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: What is it.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::brings it up on the main viewscreen::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the readouts:: XO: My god.....

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Verify these readings are not doctored.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ALL: See TOLD you..

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Already on it, sir

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: This changes things...

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::winces at the FCO's comment but continues to work::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: This is either a ambush or we are late for the ball.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Fashionably late....that's how I roll..

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: If it was an ambush, they would not have let us scan inside...

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Open a channel.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I think the Tholians should not have kept the presence here of these others secret from us. This is why I find it difficult to trust them.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Channel open :: 

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Captain, there is no sign of weapons fire and all ships are decloaked

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: We have received the telemetry from inside the net, please explain presence of other warships.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: my fingers hover over the one button that would get us outta here in 2 seconds :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I do admit, they have my curiosity though.  I guess I'd like to see the end of this story.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods to Bauer:: CMO: See, I knew you'd come around.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
All: Of course, there's not much we can do.  If they want to attack, we are as good as history so, maybe they don't want us dead, just yet.

Tholians says:
COM: Scimitar: Your vessel is not the only attendee. Your delays are causing tension between the other vessels. Please expedite your journey into the net.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CMO: Its possible 

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Captain, I say we go for it ::looks at the screen::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Tholians: I will give my answer in one minute. ::cuts the link::

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

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: All right, we are putting this to the vote.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO/CO: We can't turn back now.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO/XO: I say we high tail it out of here. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Opinion noted.

Tholians says:
COM: Scimitar: At this point the offer to attend the meeting stands for 60 more seconds.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Mostly because they'd kill us if we left now.  They are tight on security, they aren’t just going to let us leave.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Take us into the net, Ensign.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. :: sets course for the interior of the net :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: God help us if we're wrong about this.

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

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: We?  ::Smiles::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::swallows hard and watches the readouts::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Royal we. ::grins::

ACTION: The Scimitar approaches the net and enters behind the small Tholian ship. Communication and scanning beyond the net is now impossible.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: We can no longer scan outside of the net.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::watches the Jem'hadar vessel on the viewscreen....never have been this close to one before....::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Aah, I see, well, we go where you go so, keep your fingers crossed and hold your breath and hope for blue skies and palomino ponies for tomorrow.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Ren, looking for signs in his eyes::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Yup, very secure place, no one can hear you scream here. ::Smiles, again::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::jaw tightens as he looks at the Jem'Hadar ship:: Self: Never thought I would see another one of those beastly ships again

ACTION: Four devices beam onto the bridge. They are very similar to the JemHadar head-pieces.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
::Looks the devices :: uhm Captain...

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the devices as they materialize on his bridge::

Tholians says:
 COM: CO: These devices must be used to attend the meeting. The risk to meet in person is too great at this juncture.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees things beaming onto bridge and not liking all of the surprises the Tholians come up with::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Scan them please, make sure they are safe for human, bajoran and trill physiology.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Goes to the device and begins analyzing it with tricorder::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: I can't find anything wrong with them but, that doesn't mean I think we should use them but, I don't suppose we have a choice, Sir.  I wish they came in a different colour.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Passes the devices our to CO, FCO and XO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::chuckles:: All: All right. I will go first...then you follow suit, if I don't pass our or anything....::takes one from the CMO::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::mutters:: Aloud: Any colour but it has to be black... ::takes the device::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: takes one of the devices and waits for the CO to put it on :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::before anyone has a chance to argue, he puts the headpiece on::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: follows suit :: 

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::looks at the CMO expectedly:: CMO: Do you want to scan him to make sure it has not affected him?

ACTION: The CO remains on the bridge, but with the device on his surroundings appear to be a large conference room. There are Klingons, Romulans Gorn and Tholians around the table.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I can do that.  ::Runs a medical tricorder over the CO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::blinks, then looks around the 'room' ::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO:There's some unusual brain wave activity but, I guess that's to be expected.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stops as he looks at the Tholians.....first time anyone has seen one besides on a viewscreen::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: Alright, see you on the other side, Doctor

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::puts the device on and takes a deep breath::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I hope so.  ::Puts on the dang fool contraption::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sees Stephanie at his side, then sees Ren and Bauer appear as well::

ACTION: The rest of the crew join the CO in this 'virtual' conference call.

Tholians says:
 CO: You humans are cautious. Even the Romulans were easier to convince to attend.

ACTION: The Romulan looks a little miffed at the comment

CO Capt. Rome says:
::takes a step forward...unsure if he is really doing so and speaks up:: Tholian: Thank you.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Visions things being implanted in his head, like microchips or mind controlling worms, then realizes he's been at this job too long::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Will need to fight the urge to express his opinions here::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: I am Captain Jonathan Rome, this is my first officer Ren Ro'kar, my Chief Medical Officer Zachariah Bauer, and my pilot Stephanie Uax...we represent the United Federation of Planets. We come in peace and bring greetings.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::looks at the other delegates, wishing he had a camera for this 'reunion' of the Federation's favourite friends::

Tholians says:
 CO: Let us do away with the unnecessary pleasantries. As you may have guessed by now, we don't care much for pointless conversation.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Tholian: That's fine by me. I hate diplomatic dinners. Then tell us what we are doing here.

Klingon says:
Tholian: Yes, I grow tired of the wait! ::bangs on the table::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::glances around, seeing if he recognises the Romulan or Klingons in attendance::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Whispers:: XO: I feel like a mouse at a cat convention.

Tholian says:
 All: Patience, our last guest will arrive shortly.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: So do I...  ::resists the urge to fold his arms, remembering his diplomatic training::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Tholians: Last guest.....who is it?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: leans in :: whispers to the captain :: CO: I thought I said this was a bad idea.. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Now now Stephanie...let's play this out before we doom it.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: I wonder if I can still make that Jem Hadar feel pain ::tightens his fist slightly::

ACTION: The last 'guests' appear in the conference room. They are Vidiian.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I'm guess you can but, hoping there isn't going to be a chance to find out.

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

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the last guest to arrive....and has a funny feeling he's seen them in a report somewhere::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees the last arrivals, not knowing who they are::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
::leans in :: CO: Vidiians, a Race that harvest others organs for their own.. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::remembers the report now:: FCO: Indeed you are right.....but a bit far from home aren't they...

Vidiian says:
::steps forward:: All: I would like to thank the Tholians for hosting this momentous occasion.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I would agree, now I truly am worried.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: Oh my heavens, you're right.  Creepy.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: It's like a bad Halloween party in here.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Vidiian: You are Vidiian, yes? A bit far from your part of the galaxy. May I inquire why you are in the Alpha Quadrant?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
CO: Spare parts?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::twitches with a smile, but remains looking at the new arrival::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the CMO, then returns his attention back to the guests::

Vidiian says:
::places a harvesting device on the table:: All: Years ago my species suffered from a terrible disease. It set us back for generations. But things have changed. The Vidiians have recovered and are now truly an Empire once again.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::isn't sure whether to clap or show joy... old habits tended to die hard::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::listens to the Vidiian representative:: All: Good news indeed, but the question still remains why we were brought here.

Vidiian says:
::ignores the COs question:: All: To aide our recovery, we have decided to hold auctions for some of our most advanced technologies.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees the harvesting device and wonders what that or who that is for, knowing his parts are prime::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::is taken a back for a moment, a chill runs up his spine:: XO: Ren...

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: A tag sale!  We were brought here for a tag sale.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
CO: Jonathan... I... ::swallows hard::

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