Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11006.21
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Tholian (NPC)
			and	Vidiian (NPC)
			and 	Klingon (NPC)

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:

Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Last time on the Scimitar...
The crew entered Tholian space into an anti-sensor 'grid' for ultimate security to meet warships of several other races, all invited for a special auction...

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FCO Ens. Uax says:
::At the helm wondering why we were invited :: 

Vidiian says:
::hands over pads to every person at the conference:: All: This is a.. ::looks to the XO:: XO: Please sit down... ::continues:: All: .. a list of all the technology we are willing to offer. There is ONE of each technology for the highest bidder.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::sits down gingerly and takes a PADD::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::On the bridge of the Scimitar but, his mind is on a Tholian ship, with too many others, looking at a harvesting device on a table::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sits down as well:: XO: We aren't authorized to spend credits, are we?

Vidiian says:
All: Each technology is far ahead of the technology in this quadrant.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::whispers:: FCO/CMO: Do you know what that device is on the table?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: A harvesting device.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
Vidiian: Excuse me, sir, what is this last item? ::points::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: It's what they use to put newly acquired... specimens in for maximum freshness.

Vidiian says:
XO: Probably the greatest weapon ever invented ::grins::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
Vidiian: Elaborate, please. ::hides his fear well::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
: shakes her head:: XO/CMO: in lay-mans terms. It's a harvesting device the Vidiians used to harvest organs from other species. 

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::waits expectedly, his eyes focussing complete on the Vidiian ::

Romulan says:
Vidiian: Yes, elaborate.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Looks over the PADD he was given::

Vidiian says:
All: Well we'll get there in the auction, but our medical technology can be used not only to heal, but to destroy. This biological weapon could potentially wipe out all life in an entire solar system and leave it safe for inhabitation within just a couple of weeks.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::shoots a glance at the CMO before looking back at the Vidiian :: Vidiian: That's...horrible

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: We should buy it just so no one else can.

Vidiian says:
XO: So don't bid on it. ::waves a dismissive gesture:: I'm sure our Romulan friends will be interested... ::looks to the Gorn:: or the Gorn warriors.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
Vidiian: What is your price for this weapon? And what guarantee do I have that you will not just produce more of these?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: If we had backup we could have seized all this stuff and stopped this.  If they are selling weapons of mass destruction, that could have some pretty serious consequences for... everybody.

Vidiian says:
XO: My my I seem to have rattled your cage. All in good time, Commander. All: The auction will begin in twelve hours. Until then, please review the list you have been provided with.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
Vidiian: Give me an estimate, sir

Tholian says:
All: Until the end of the auction, all vessels are prohibited from leaving. For understandable reasons.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: That's the PADD it’s an items catalogue.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO/FCO: Great, now we can't leave.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::thinks:: Self: Rome picked a fine time to get a runny tummy

ACTION: The meeting adjourned, the devices deactivate and the crew find themselves back on the bridge. A few pads of the list are beamed over.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: shakes her head :: 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Thinks -  I hope the Captain falls in.::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ALL: What do the Tholians think they're doing. Now they're arms dealers.. 

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Not just arms, Ensign

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Takes helmet off his head, takes out a comb from his back pocket and tries to do damage control to his hair:: XO: We gotta tell somebody.  We need to know how Starfleet wants us to proceed.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: I welcome suggestions, Doctor. There is a 'net' that is preventing comms

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: I need ideas on what we can trade, without crippling our ship... or breaching Starfleet regulations

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO/FCO: I know I'm not qualified for this kind of decision, I know what I'd do but, it may differ from Starfleet commands course of action.

ACTION: Red alert is activated due to weapons fire in the area.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: spins around to her console :: ALL: weapons fire in the area.. 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: shall I bring weapons to ready? 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: The Tholians are so more advanced in technology that I can't image what we could have that would be of any value to them.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
Tactical: Scan the area! Where did that come from?!

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Puts Sickbay on standby status::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: We are at red alert, Ensign, weapons are already active

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Gorn have fired on the Vidiian vessel.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Hail  them, order them to cease fire

ACTION: The Gorn appears to be trying to steal the technologies in a bold move. However, they are heavily outnumbered. The Tholians soon overwhelm the ship and it is disabled.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I'd guess some of the Tholian's other guest are already fighting for things.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
COM:Gorn Vessel: Cease fire, I repeat cease fire.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::sees the action on screen:: FCO: Belay that request

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: It appears taking the technology by force is a bad idea... I wonder if we can get the Romulans to repeat the move

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Well, there goes some of the competition.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Somehow I don't think the Romulans would be that crazy.

Tholians says:
 COM: All vessels: Safety of each vessel is guaranteed. However acts of petulance will not be accepted. There will be no further warnings. Next time we will destroy the vessel that steps out of line.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: This seems like such a social endeavour for the Tholians.  Perhaps we could talk them into inviting more to this party, more buyers mean better prices.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: A good idea, that might be able us to delay the trade time

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: And maybe the more folk who know of this sale the more chance news of this gathering will reach the right ears.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: We could out buy the competition... if we could find something that the Vidiians hold in high regard

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Besides body parts?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: They don't need body parts....

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: What about convincing them that we need to return to Earth to pick up the best technology the Federation has?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Do you have any ideas, Ensign?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Too bad they cured the phage, the cure would bring in good money here.  They got any other medical maladies, perhaps a good plastic surgeon?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: None that would be a good move for us. Personal hatred for the Vidiians. 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: None that would be a good move for us. Personal hatred for the Vidiians. 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: If the Vidiian's couldn't have done all this alone without the Tholian's help.  I don't know what's in it for the Tholians but, they are the way we gotta go to fix this, the Vidiian are inconsequential.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: Perhaps the Tholians themselves are offering something great to the Vidiians

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: That's very possible.  I bet the Tholians have a lot of great toys.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::mutters:: Self: Diplomacy was never my best subject...

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: We know that we have to prevent the others getting their hands on the technology, we don't need another war

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: You have a history with the Vidiians, what do they value? What does their society lack?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: The Vidiian are definitely not my favourites either, but I'm more bothered by the Tholians.  We all need to put our feelings in check and start thinking like them.  We need to figure out what is really going on.  Why the Tholian involvement, they can't be interested in the monetary gain.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Question, would a low level EM burst wipe out the computers on the rest of the ships. I personally haven't had any but my race has.. 

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: You know, things with the Romulans aren't as bad as they once were, I'd be interested in learning how they feel and think about all this.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: What would that achieve?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: I'm not entirely sure but seemed like a good way to get out of this 'meeting'

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: Or anger a trigger happy Tholian.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CMO: That's true. It could very well do that..

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: What do you think we should do?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: There is a risk in launching an EM burst wipe, if their own ECM's kick in, our efforts will be thwarted and we will have one or several very angry people

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Totally agree, that's definitely out.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: Discussing with the Romulans is a possibility, but they are like foxes - they have no loyalty to the Federation... Asking the Tholians to get more people is also an idea... as would be finding out what is in it for the Tholians and seeing if we can offer them something better

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Okay, what about seeing if the Klingons here could be allies?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CMO: I think I like that idea..

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: Strength in numbers, right?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: So develop an alliance with one or several members of the auction and try to get the items jointly, instead of by ourselves?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: That's an interesting twist on the idea.  But, you are right, we need to come up with a little nest egg if we are going to an auction.

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

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::smiles:: CMO: Then we shall try with the 'easy' targets, the Klingons

ACTION: Incoming COMM from the Klingon vessel.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO/XO/OPS: Do we have anything on board that's of any worth, we got anything in our cargo bay or heck, the back of your closet?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::looks up:: Aloud: Speaking of which...

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
OPS: On screen, Lieutenant

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: The Klingons got there COM working?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: Apparently... ::looks at the screen::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: opens a channel :: 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: We're on.

Klingon says:
COM: XO: Starfleet, I don't know how long this comm channel will last but we need to do something about... ::the comm crackles:: damned Tholians..::crackles and cuts off::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Listens in, thinking this should be good::

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO: Can we boost the signal? Anything?
FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: I'm trying to boost the gain on it. We lost them.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Darn, it would have been good if they knew we agreed.  How else can we talk to them?  I'm no OPS but, isn't there a way?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO/FCO: Launch a probe with an automated message? Use code words? smoke signals?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FCO: You think they know Morse code, we could use the ship's exterior lights to pass the signal.  I guess that's a dumb idea, huh?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: Thinks :: ALL: what about Morse code. CMO: Not a dumb idea at all. That's exactly what I was thinking.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: Given the Tholians don't want us to communicate, gives me the idea that they don't want us making alliances

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: How about modifying these virtual device thingummies? ::points to the Tholian devices::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
 All: If the Klingons understand Morse Code, so do the rest of them out there.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Do we have to follow all of the Tholian's orders and commands.  It's starting to make me feel bad about myself, let's risk it.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
OPS: But, no one but the Klingons are expecting a message from us, lights are very subtle, maybe no one else will even notice.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
::moves to the devices, producing a tricorder and starts scanning, while listening to the others::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::shrugs:: CMO: We can hope so.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO/CMO: I would say, let's give it a shot.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Until we got a better idea, at least it's something to do.

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
FCO/CMO: What were you thinking of sending? The word 'Alliance?' ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
XO: Actually yes.. something simple and easy to understand.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO/FCO: How about, "yes", it’s short and tells them we agree?

XO LtCmdr. Ro`kar says:
CMO: While we figure out what to send, I am going to get the science department to work out how to use these devices

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I can check the ship's inventory and look for treasure to spend.

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