Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11010.04
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Vedek Toreil (NPC)
			and 	[OPS] Lt. Zen (NPC)

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Ren Ro'kar

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers

Zachariah Farland	as	[CMO] Commander Zachariah T. Bauer

Absent:

Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

David Gibson		as	[CIV] Captain Tobius Wuer

Last time on the Scimitar...

The CO and, later, the XO were captured by Security teams. During his trip to Sickbay, the CO tried to convince the Security team to take him to the Bridge, instead making the CIV come down to Sickbay. Both the CO and XO were restrained and the CMO started to determine what caused their strange behaviour.

The CMO discovered that both are being controlled by alien lifeforms. The CO claimed that his 'guest' was a law enforcement officer, conveying via pictures that he was here to capture the criminal residing in the XO's body.

The XO, after undergoing a medicinal treatment, started to overpower the alien lifeform... Can the CMO save the XO? Is the CO telling the truth? Is the CIV going to re-upholster the Bridge carpet before the command crew come back?

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CSO Lt. Powers says:
::on the bridge monitoring the readings from the swarm::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: at her station keeping the ship where it should be :: 

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::winces at the growing headache:: CMO: That... was... challenging

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I take it, you feel as if you have control of your own mind?

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CMO: Yes, I have 'cornered' the thoughts of the alien lifeform. ::smiles weakly:: Good use of my mediation practice

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Running a scan::  XO: I'm not sure how long you'll be able to suppress the entity, it really should be removed as soon as possible.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: ...and when we figure out the best way to do that, we surely will.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CMO: Like with any foreign object, there has to be a method for how it entered the body... if we could determine that, we can remove it...

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Exactly.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::winces as alien tries to take control again:: CMO: I will do my best to inform you if I am losing my grip... Have you encountered such a being before?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: We've run all the tests we can here, if we discover means of entry, we will let you know, until then, might I suggest the area of space we passed through earlier be examined more closely.  The answer has to be there.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
FCO: Do you have full control of the ship back?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Not that I recall, parasites yes but, these phantom entities just some how appeared in your body, I haven't figured out how.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CSO: As Far as I can tell yes. 

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CMO: A good idea ::starts to sit up, slowly:: Can you reset my position as XO? I can get to the Bridge and...sort this out ::rubs his temple::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
FCO: How close are we to the wormhole? I don't think we want to be drawn back in there.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: It's too bad the Captain is indisposed, his parasite seemed more forthcoming with the answers, your's isn't talking to you I'm guessing.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CSO: We're positioned closed to DS9

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CSO: I wouldn't recommend we try to go back closer to the wormhole if that's what you're thinking..

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I'm not sure I should but, their doesn't seem to be any one else left to take the bridge, except me and I don't want it. So, yeah, go back to work, let me know if you start to lose your self again.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
FCO: Do you see that on the scanners? It looks like there are five Bajoran vessels heading this way.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CSO: Yes I see that.. 

CSO Lt. Powers says:
FCO: I think we'd better get someone up here. *CMO*: Bridge to Dr. Bauer. I don't suppose anyone down there is ready to take command again are they? I think we might have a slight issue up here.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CMO: Thank you ::eases himself off the bed:: Feels great to be in control of my body again ::Smiles::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Good luck, Commander.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::hears the comm:: CMO: I'll take the call ::taps his commbadge:: *CSO*: Report, Lieutenant Powers? I am en route to the Bridge now

-ACTION: The Bajoran vessels arrive at the Scimitar, with the swarm surrounding the ship.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
*XO*: We have five Bajoran vessels on an intercept course, sir.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Returns to studying the scans and tests on the CO and XO looking for a treatment that will rid them both of the alien parasites::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::raises his eyebrow:: *CSO*: Hail them and enquire what they are doing ::steps into the Turbolift::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
*XO*: Aye sir.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CSO: Already on it. COM:Bajoran Vessels: This is the USS Scimitar please state your intentions. 

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::rides the turbolift, tapping his foot impatiently::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::searches his console for a way to hail people for future reference.::

Bajoran says:
COM: CSO/FCO: I am Vedek Toreil, and we have come to communicate with the prophets that surround you.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
COM:Vedek: Prophets? is that what these are that have taken control of two of my senior officers?

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::exits the turbolift to see the comm ::

Vedek Toreil says:
COM: FCO: They are unlike any prophets we have seen before, but they come from the wormhole. We wish to greet them.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::steps in:: COM: Toreil: Enlightened one, I am Lieutenant Commander Ro'kar Ren

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: I suggest we tell them to hold their position while we investigate. We can't take the chance that they infect the Bajorans as well.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Playing with the formula he used earlier on the XO.  It had gotten a definite reaction from the entity and may be the key to removing the alien entity, while, hopefully leaving the entity alive and unharmed::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Toreil: I have to caution against approaching these entities, they pose a threat to everyone. They are not a blessing from the Prophets

Vedek Toreil says:
COM: XO: Ah, Child, even from here I sense your pagh is strong.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Mixing several variations of the original formula.  He will run a computer simulation using each formula and compare the results::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Vedek: Then you will have to believe me that you need to stay away from these things. They are not safe.

Vedek Toreil says:
COM: XO: How can you know such a thing? Have you dedicated yourself to gaining enlightenment? You propose to know better than those who have?

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Toreil: I would not question your studies, Enlightened one, but I have seen the destruction they have wrought on this vessel. No gift from the Prophets would cause such suffering.

Vedek Toreil says:
::looks sternly:: COM: XO: Perhaps you have given cause to upset the prophets. Don't fret, child, for perhaps we can seek atonement. ::closes the comm::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::curses:: OPS: Zen, get him back on the comm! ::turns:: CSO: Keep scanning Lieutenant

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::keeps monitoring the swarm to see if they move towards the Bajoran ships::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: He's not responding.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
OPS: Tell him they are Kosst Amojan! ::is suddenly anxious::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Test result show, the more stimulant administered to the patients cerebral cortex, 
focusing on the area affecting personality, the less hold the aliens have on its host::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
COM: Toreil: Please caution, the swarm are ::looks to the XO with a questioning look:: Kosst Ajoba.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: It looks like the swarm want nothing to do with them, sir. They scattered when the ships got close and reformed once they had gone past.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
OPS: Pah Wraiths, Lieutenant! K-oss-t Ah-mow-jan

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::looks to the XO:: XO: No reply. Seems they aren't concerned with the Cosy Ajoojoo or whatever you called them.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CSO: So they are more interested in us? Anything else strange about them?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Pah-Wraiths? Why didn't you just say!? ::retransmits a message::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: Other than the fact that they can move ships and possess people?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Studying what data he has on the biology of the entities, and the long term affects, if any, his formula would have on them::

ACTION: The swarm keep scattering and reforming as the Bajorans pass back and forth, close to the Scimitar.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: The Bajorans don't seem to be taking the hint. I think they'll be pretty angry at us soon, sir.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CSO: Yes, Lieutenant. Can we lure them away, or dissipate them? ::rubs his head, the headache getting worse::

ACTION: One of the Bajoran vessels flies too close to the Scimitar, scratching the hull.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Hull breach deck twelve!

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::curses :: Self: The paint work! ::turns:: OPS: Can you hail DS9? Will those zealots listen to them?

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: I managed to draw them away from the wormhole by changing the settings of our deflector dish. If I adapt the signal again I might be able to force them away.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Aye Sir. Hailing frequency open.

ACTION: Another ship grazes the hull again, causing the entire vessel to reverberate.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Satisfied that the no harm oath will be honoured by using his formula, Bauer begins to make a few adjustments in the ingredients and modifies the combining method::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: DS9: Scimitar to DS9 Control. Is there no way you can stop these Bajoran vessels from swarming around our vessel? They refuse to listen to me

ACTION: The swarm group together tightly near the warp nacelle. The Bajorans surround them.

DS9 says:
COM: XO: Our runabouts are back on their way to you now.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: The swarm are gathering tightly around the warp nacelle. We really don't want any of those idiots ramming us there, sir.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Self: There, I think this is it.  ::He double checks the last simulation and then, begins to calculate the dosages for both CO and XO::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CSO: Any chance of repelling the Bajorans some why? Tractor beam? Deflector pulse?

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: Phasers ought to do the job.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: We could fire a shot across the lead ship's bow. That would tell them to back off.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CSO: Those are Federation civilians, Lieutenant. No matter how annoying they are, opening fire on them will get me court martialed.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: Not doing so could get us killed. I know which I'd prefer.

ACTION: The swarm look more agitated, moving faster and tighter together.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: But you're the boss, sir. I'll see what I can do with the deflectors, though I don't think it'll do much good.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
CSO: Reinforce the shields in that area and extend them as far as they can go outwards

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees his head nurse walk by his work station:: Nurse Betty: Excuse me, Betty.  Can you bring the Captain to me, I'd like to test out a theory.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO:Aye sir. The swarm appears to be getting more agitated. ::does as the XO says::

ACTION: The shields are extended to protect the swarm. The action is met with immediate hail from the Vedek.

Nurse Betty says:
CMO: Sorry, Doctor, the Captain is in the bathroom again and we can't get him to come out.  It might be awhile, he took a PADD with him.  ::She goes about her duties::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
*CMO*: Bridge to Doctor Bauer, how is that research coming, Doctor?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Nurse/Self: Hmm, never mind then.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
OPS: Respond to that hail, Lieutenant please

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: On screen.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Toreil: Scimitar here, what can I help you with, Enlightened one?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
*XO*: I was just going to COM you Commander.  I think I have the answer to all your current health problems.  I'm on my way to the bridge with your medicine.  The Captain is... unavailable, again.

Vedek Toreil says:
COM: XO: How dare you interfere with our attempted communication with the prophets! Why, I oughta come over there and bend you over my knee!

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::tightens his hands behind his back:: COM: Toreil: Enlightened one, you are threatening this ship with your reckless activities. You do not need to communicate with these beings with your ship.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Exits Sickbay with his black medical bag, loaded with what he needs and then some.  Heads for a Turbolift::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Toreil: If you continue to attempt to batter my vessel, Enlightened one, we will have to take self-defence measures - and violence is not what would please these beings

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Turbolift Computer: Bridge, please.

Vedek Toreil says:
COM: XO: How dare you threaten me! Do you know who I am? I am Vedek Toreil! THE Vedek Toreil.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::laughs at the high opinion the Bajorans have of themselves::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Exits Turbolift onto bridge and approaches the XO:: XO: Are you ready, Sir?  My 
treatment will rid you of your unwanted guest.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
COM: Toreil: And I mean no disrespect to you and the Kai by proxy, but your actions seem to be frightening the entities. Surely the Prophets, in their infinite wisdom, would allow them to approach you when they are ready?

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::shoots a glare at the CSO::

Vedek Toreil says:
::goes red with rage when the CSO laughs at him:: COM: XO: Your superiors will hear of this disrespect! ::cuts the comm::

ACTION: The Bajoran vessels back away but aren't out of the area yet.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: That seemed to do it, sir.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::grimaces:: Aloud: Why? Why are my father's people so stubborn? ::turns and looks at the CMO:: CMO: Yes, let's get this over with

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Roll up your sleeve.  Because of the quantity of serum and a few fragile ingredients, this needs to be administered the old fashioned way, intravenously.  Don't worry I'm really good with a needle.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Prepares the syringe, and grabs a sterilizing agent from his bag of tricks::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::rolls up his sleeve and looks at the CMO:: CMO: I can't believe that we still use this... the risk of infection is so much higher

OPS Lt. Zen says:
XO: Needle injection eh? Going to India are we?

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: It could be worse. At least it's not a suppository.

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
OPS: India? No, never been there... isn't your family from that area?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::gestures to his blue skin:: XO: Not even remotely close, Commander Romack.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Not with me, it's safe, don't you worry.  Sterilizes an area over the bracial artery, using the vein finding on the electronic syringe, he penetrates the XO's skin and vein wall, injecting his formula and hoping for good results::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: There, that wasn't so bad was it?  ::Puts his things back into his bag and retrieves a cherry lollipop and hands it to the XO with a smile::

XO LtCmdr Ro'kar says:
::rolls his eyes:: CMO: I prefer apple flavour, but thank you

ACTION: XO feels nauseas. Soon the alien criminal is seen in the air moving around slowly in the bridge.

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