Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11106.13
Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Commander Thalev Idrani (NPC)
 
Einar Sigurðsson		 as	Captain Jonathan Rome
			and	[EO] Lieutenant Karek (NPC)

Cathy Knights		as	[ACO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Kirk Powers		as	[AXO] Lieutenant John Powers

Orion Wilson		as	[CTO] Ensign Jacob Peake

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq 	
and	[MO]  Ensign Oran (NPC)

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
			and	[SO] Ensign Tesla (NPC)

Absent:
None 

Guest Starring
Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Ensign Vettel
			and 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

Last time on the Scimitar...
The CSO conducted an interrogation with Security Officer Spencer of the Mirror Shinra. She seemed highly confident that she would escape, bragging of a time device and also confirming that she had been the Shinra from the time the Scimitar had acquired their device. At that time, she had been killed in a shuttle explosion and disappeared. After her (at least) third death, the same thing occurred.

Meanwhile, on the bridge, the Captain had taken a turn for the worse - his degenerative disease inflamed and more severe for some as yet unknown reason. He is placed into a medically induced coma leaving Commander Rokar in command. Idrani offers a few words of encouragement to the new ACO. The whole crew seems to be getting frustrated with the situation... time jumping, universe jumping... Perhaps it's time the crew got an update as to where they stand.

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ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
:: on the bridge, approaching the CSO ::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::On the bridge, waiting to speak to the ACO::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: at her station keeping the ship in one piece

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CSO: Lieutenant. What happened? :: eyes narrowing ::

MO Oran says:
::in Sickbay with Capt. Rome::

CTO Ens. Peake says:
::Arrives on the bridge in his new CTO uniform::

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::exits her quarters a bit shaky to what will be her first shift on the bridge. She heads for the turbo lift, which she manages to order to the bridge::

CTO Ens. Peake says:
ACO: CTO Peake, reporting.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CTO: Not now. ::holds up his hand, his eyes not leaving the CSO::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: The prisoner fell while being restrained and broke her neck. I would suggest using the time device but the body disappeared so I don't know if it would work.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::as the doors open, she steps onto the bridge, still unsure. She could swear it used to be smaller::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: She mentioned something about having a time device of her own and of having been killed by us once before. I assume she was referring to when she escaped your interrogation of her in our own time.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CSO: The body disappeared? ::sighs:: She remembers the interrogation... how interesting, but... ::rubs his temple:: Confusing at the same time

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::heads for the OPS station and relieves the officer there. She looks at the console to try to figure out the ship's status::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::gestures to the CTO and steps aside:: CTO: Welcome to the bridge, Ensign.

Captain Jonathan Rome says:
::having vivid dreams of his body burning up from plasma radiation in engineering::

CTO Ens. Peake says:
CIV: Thank you, sir.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: I would suggest repairing the ship and jumping back to the battle with the mirror ship... if it is still there. That way we may have a chance of destroying the mirror Shinra and her time device in one 
move, sir.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Aloud: We need to go back to the 'present', check if our actions have had any effect...

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CSO: Alright, call your replacement to the bridge, I need you as my Acting XO

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CTO: Are you up to speed with our tactical situation?

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Aye sir. That is another way to go.

EO Lt. Karek says:
::arrives on the Bridge, straightening his uniform as he walks over to the Engineering console and sits down::

MO Oran says:
::monitoring the CO's condition and shaking her head:: Self: We really need to get him to Starfleet Medical...

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Acting XO?

CTO Ens. Peake says:
CIV: I believe I am, sir.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CSO: I am assuming all duties as Commanding Officer as of ten minutes ago. FCO: Ensign Uax, prepare the ship for a time jump.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: Understood. Be about 2 minutes.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::blinks at the sound of the words time and jump combined::

SO Ens. Tesla says:
::arrives on the bridge reading a padd, looking irritable and cranky as usual::

EO Lt. Karek says:
::raises an eyebrow as the First officer announces taking command, but turns his attention back to the console::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Aye sir. *SO*: Ens. Tesla, report to the bridge.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CTO: Okay, Commander Ro'Kar is now in command of the Scimitar and  Lieutenant Powers is acting XO.

SO Ens. Tesla says:
::looks up and around, surprised to see himself on the bridge:: CSO: Erm... Yes, sir?

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Computer: Computer, open a channel ::clears his throat:: *All Hands*: Attention all hands, Captain Rome has fallen ill and is currently undergoing treatment. In his absence I will be assuming command of the Scimitar and Lieutenant Powers will assume the role of Acting Executive Officer

CSO Lt. Powers says:
SO: Oh, there you are. You are to take over my duties until told otherwise.

CTO Ens. Peake says:
CIV: Got it. I should start running some diagnostics on the weapons systems.

SO Ens. Tesla says:
::nods and moves for the science station:: CSO: Aye, sir.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
*All Hands*: Prepare for time jump ::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Ensign Peake, sound general quarters

EO Lt. Karek says:
ACO: Time...::cringes:: machine, active and ready Captain.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods to the CTO to carry on::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
EO: Good. ::looks at the FCO:: Helm, send the coordinates to Science in preparation for time jump, I want it to look like we are arriving from warp

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::quickly runs a check of ship systems to make sure everything is secured::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::moves over to OPS:: OPS: When we jump, please monitor the power output from the device.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: We're ready to go here.

CTO Ens. Peake says:
ACO: Yes, sir. ::Sits at the tactical station::

SO Ens. Tesla says:
::does science stuff at the science station::

EO Lt. Karek says:
::overhears the ACO:: ACO: We could form a static warp bubble as soon as we arrive at our location, to the casual observer it would register as dropping out of warp.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::nods:: CIV: Aye sir

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::sits down in his chair:: EO: Do it, Lieutenant. ::looks at the readings:: SO: Prepare to trigger the time device

EO Lt. Karek says:
::makes the necessary adjustments, and fires up the coils::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: Understood coordinates transferred.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::brings up the status of the time machine and checks its power output::

AXO Lt. Powers says:
::tries not to look too worried as he watches the SO use the device::

ACTION: The Scimitar time travels again back to their original time. It goes without a hitch. Not a problem. Absolutely nothing to worry about.

EO Lt. Karek says:
::activates the warp coils, creating a warp bubble for a split second, then shutting the system back off::

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::makes sure it has the right power input as well::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Aloud: Helm, set a course for the nearest Starfleet starbase. Tactical, scan for signs of battle. Operations, is our power levels stable?

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
ACO/CIV: Energy levels well within normal parameters.

AXO Lt. Powers says:
SO: Scan for other ships. I want to make sure that we haven't jumped into the middle of a war.

MO Oran says:
::Rome's vitals start going off alarmingly and she gasps as she reads them::

Jonathan Rome says:
::grunts in his sleeping state, his body twitching slightly::

MO Oran says:
Self: What's going on?! ::yells at a medic to increase the anaesthesia to put him into stasis again::

SO Ens. Tesla says:
::continues to science::

EO Lt. Karek says:
::runs through diagnostics quickly, making sure all systems are operating normally::

CTO Ens. Peake says:
::Runs diagnostics on the weapons systems::

MO Oran says:
ALL: Move him into the stasis chamber until we can figure out what's wrong with him!

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: We should check in with Starfleet Command, sir. Or at least listen into communications to get our bearings.

CTO Ens. Peake says:
::Runs a sensor sweep on the area::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::nods, rubbing the bridge of his nose:: AXO: Let's play it cool, not let them know everything that we have been doing

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: Ensign, are we in communications range of the starbase?

EO Lt. Karek says:
ACO: I would also like to point that, that our anti-matter reserves are 11% below acceptable for deep space missions, at this point it would only be logical to restock.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::sits at a cafe on Starbase 433, looking rather nervous and staring at a coffee that has long since gone cold::

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Aye sir. We should try to pick up what we can from subspace chatter though, sir.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
ACO: Yes sir they are. In fact we just received a message asking us to collect new crew there

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
AXO: Get on the wire and see what you can find out, Lieutenant

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: SB433 is just around the corner we could use that for defensive positions.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
FCO: Understood, set a course, quarter impulse until we are certain of what is going on

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Aye sir. ::moves to an unoccupied console to listen for any information being broadcast that might help with the mission::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: Understood already underway

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::walks in the general direction of the cafe at Starbase 433. A bag on anti-grav supports is trailing behind her. She is not in uniform::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::starts slowly banging her head on the table, trying to get herself out of her funk::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::walks into the cafe and orders plum juice. Then she hears something odd and turns to the CNS::

EO Lt. Karek says:
::realises the Command crew is occupied and decides to write the Captain a letter requesting more anti-matter instead, it being only prudent to inform him::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: Are you ok?

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
EO: Make an inventory of everything we need, that would be even more logical, Ensign

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::looks up at the OPS, her senses slowly coming back to her:: OPS: Not particularly. Sorry for the scene... just some nerves about this new assignment. ::takes a sip of her coffee, going still for a moment before spitting it back into the cup:: OPS: ... that's awful.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::looks over the new crew list and shudders::

EO Lt. Karek says:
ACO: Yes Captain. Of course. ::if he were anything but Vulcan, he would surely have smiled at the logical Bajoran::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CIV: Anyone of interest on the new crew list, Commander?

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Sir, everything sounds pretty normal for now, although we're not expecting the first Rishan ship for another 24 hours.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
ACO: Er, interesting, yes. A few names I recognise. ::grins::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::blinks, then smiles and orders another plum juice.:: CNS: I know what you need.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
AXO: Good. ::looks at the helm:: FCO: Increase speed and request docking clearance, Ensign

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::rub her face slowly:: OPS: I would take literally any other ship in the quadrant.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::sits down and hands Sumner the glass:: CNS: Here, I once heard this is a warrior's drink.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CTO: Anything on the sensors, Ensign Peake?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: What is wrong with this ship?

CTO Ens. Peake says:
ACO: I'm not picking up anything out of the ordinary.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::takes the glass and sips some, making an odd face:: OPS: A personnel issue.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::senses the counsellor’s strong feelings but won't show that she knows them for the moment::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: Open a channel to the starbase

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: Understood COM:Starbase: Request permission to dock

Starbase 433 says:
COM: Scimitar: Cleared to dock, port 6.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::sips the plum juice as well:: CNS: I take it you don't want to talk about it then. My name is Laeena.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
::taps her console:: ACO: Channel open sir

FCO Ens. Uax says:
COM:Starbase: Understood 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
ACO: Coming up on our docking port 

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::offers her hand:: OPS: Natalie. It's just... When they tell you not to date superior officers, you should really take that advice.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
COM: Starbase: Starbase, this is Acting Commanding Officer Ro'kar, please send a notification to all our new crewmembers of our docking location and ask them to report for duty within the hour or two

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
::sips her glass of tea as she spots a ship approaching:: Self: Well Scimitar... it's rude to keep a lady waiting you know... ::smirks::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::doesn't take the hand:: CNS: I don't do ... touch. It is nice to meet you Natalie. And...why would you want to date another officer?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::Takes back the hand, looking sheepish:: OPS: Apologies. I don't know that it was a matter of wanting... loves strange like that, especially for humans.

EO Lt. Karek says:
AXO: Lieutenant, I have sent you a list of items the Scimitar is in dire need off to further our mission.

Starbase 433 says:
COM: Scimitar: Understood, Scimitar.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: That is because you guys make it strange. It is quite straightforward for both my cultures.  One embraces it too much, the other buries it so deep, it is like it doesn't exist.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::laughs some:: OPS: I'm seeing the Vulcan... may I ask what the other is?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::finishes her juice:: CNS: The point is, you should have fun.

@ACTION: The new Scimitar crew get the orders to report to the Scimitar within the hour.

AXO Lt. Powers says:
::Picks up a PADD and checks for the list of items:: EO: Yes, I have it. I'll give it a look through and pass it on.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::sighs softly, finishing her juice:: OPS: That was the problem. ::gets up:: My ship's here. Thank you for the drink.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: Betazoid. That is why I am particularly sensitive ... ::looks up instinctively as she hears the com::

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Sir, may I ask how you plan to play this? I must also remind you that we have Admiral Shinra onboard.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CTO: Ensign, I want security guards posted at all the exits. No one leaves the ship without their department head's authorization

EO Lt. Karek says:
::nods at the AXO::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::gets up:: CNS: Guess what. So is mine. You can pay me back for the drink in the lounge later ::reactivates the antigrav units on her bag::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
AXO: We get the new crew on board, get the supplies, and leave as soon as possible. Perhaps our new staff will have a new idea on how to solve this mystery

CTO Ens. Peake says:
ACO: Aye. ::Gives the security head the order::

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
@::gets the memo and puts her PADD away in her bag:: Self: Let's see what that gimp is up to...

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::smiles and walks with the OPS towards the docking bay, hoping her stomach unravels itself soon::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
ACO: We'll have to debrief them. Thank goodness time is on our side.

OPS End. Vettel says:
ACO: Captain, I was updating the database and I found something interesting ...

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Aye sir. That will be an interesting briefing.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::walks with the CNS::CNS: This will be fun. We can be drinking buddies...even if it’s just plum juice. What is your position?

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: Go ahead, Ensign

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
@::walks to the turbolift::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@OPS: Ship's counsellor. Yours?

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
ACO: According to this, Shinra was reported MIA 6 months ago. There are no reports of her presence anywhere after that.

AXO Lt. Powers says:
::Checks the list given to him by the EO and adds a crate of Andorian Ale to it before passing it on to the relevant party on the Starbase::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::raises an eyebrow at the word "counsellor". She can't help it, it is a reflex:: CNS: Operations officer

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: MIA... ::pauses:: Perhaps that is where we should resume our search to stop this madness...

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
OPS: Do you have a last known position for her?

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
ACO: There? 6 months ago...er...I will check Captain.

OPS Ens. Vettel says:
ACO: Starbase 123 sir.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@OPS: I'm normally a pilot, but with my 2nd degree and Starfleet's apparent shortage of counsellors, I got stuck with the job. Again.

ACTION: The Scimitar Docks.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::half smiles, half grimaces:: OPS: Starbase 123 it is.... CTO: Tactical, cross reference the data with any incidents in that area. Helm, start plotting a starting position for us

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Shinra is in guest quarters on this ship, sir. I think we may have inadvertently kidnapped her, sir.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: I hear it is not so bad ... ::looks up:: CNS: Here we are....now where did I put my ID? ::fumbles a bit in her purse looking for it::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::glances at the AXO:: AXO: It seems so... I guess time is on our side.... sort of...

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: We'll have to come up with a story for how we found her.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::sighs:: OPS: I'll see you aboard. ::hurries to board the Scimitar, deciding on a "band-aid" approach::

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
CIV: Commander Idrani, you are on welcoming duty. Get to the docking ring, please

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods:: CO: Er... Yes Sir. ::heads to the turbolift a little hesitant::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::finally finds her card. Then adjusts her skirt and walks behind the CNS:: CNS: Right behind you Nat.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::mumbles:: AXO: She followed us home?

Jonathan Rome says:
::without being noticed, many tiny dark spots begin appearing on his skin, leaving some open wounds::

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
@::rolls up into the docking bay not in uniform and looking rather young to be 347-and-a-half years old:: 

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::arrives at the docking bay waiting for the new crew, nervously::

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: We could just act surprised if they notice her.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::enters the ship looking where to go and bumps into Idrani:: CIV: I am sorry ::looks up:: CIV: Sir.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::her eyes snap to Idrani immediately, then away, then back again several times over the next few seconds:: CIV: E-ensign Sumner, reporting for duty.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
AXO: Or change the passcode on her quarters so she can't get out...

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Sneak her onto the starbase and claim she must have been there all along.

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
AXO: The sooner we get off this starbase, the better...

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
CNS: Targ got your tongue, sweetie? He may be blue but he won't bite. ::shrugs at the CIV::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::tries to get herself calmed, knowing hyperventilation is a real concern here::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::steps back to stand at attention, looking a little too intently at the CIV and his decorations:: CIV: LtJG Laeena Saprin reporting for duty as ordered.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::smiles at the OPS:: OPS: No problem. ::looks at them all, the CNS for less than the others:: All: Welcome on board. ::pauses:: I'm afraid that's where the welcome finishes. We are on a critical mission and you are all need to get right to work.

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
CIV: Doctor Jeq here. Where to?

ACTION: The ACO's chair breaks. Again.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::fails in her attempt, and passes out::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CIV: I am ready for duty sir. Actually I need to change. But after that I am ready.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::rushes to catch the CNS, taking her in his arms and laying her down. CMO: Looks like right here...

ACO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Aloud: Ahh!! ::falls down:: Stupid, terrible engineering, I should demote the CEO to...to...to.. CTO!

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
::rolls her eyes:: ALL: Great... a fainter. Someone call medical, will ya?

AXO Lt. Powers says:
ACO: Agreed. I've sent the list of supplies to the starbase already, so hopefully they won't take too long filling the order and we can be away again... I'll get an engineer to fix that.

CTO Ens. Peake says:
::Smiles:: ACO: You're a bit late. sir.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::rolls her eyes and picks up the CNS:: CNS: Come on Nat. Was this what you were afraid of?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::twitches slightly at the feeling of familiar hands before losing consciousness::

CMO Ens. Jeq says:
OPS: A counsellor with a problem. Classic.

Jonathan Rome says:
::as if in slow motion, a patch of hair on his head slowly turns gray and lifeless and then falls off::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
Self: I always thought she'd come running back into my arms...

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