Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11107.25
Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Commander Thalev Idrani (NPC)
			and	[OPS] Lieutenant Zen (NPC)
 
Einar Sigurðsson		 as	Captain Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[ACO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Kirk Powers		as	[AXO] Lieutenant John Powers

Orion Wilson		as	[CTO] Ensign Jacob Peake

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

Absent:
Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq

Last time on the Scimitar...
As the shockwave from the destruction of Andor races towards the Scimitar, the command crew are faced with a decision about whether to use the time device to save the ship at the risk of killing Capt. Rome and Ens. Uax

As the shockwave hits, the Scimitar jumps back in time eight hours, much to the disgust of Dr. Jeq, but sustains heavy damage before they can get away.

The Scimitar is left with not enough power to run the engines or the time device and estimates from engineering place the repair time at just over eight hours... just too late to save the ship again.

While Cmdr. Ro'kar and Dr. Jeq have a confrontation on the bridge, LtJG Saprin comes up with a plan for an away team to take a shuttle back in time to when the Scimitar is fully operational and continue the mission from there.

"If a lion could talk, we could not understand him." - Ludwig Wittgenstein

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ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::entering the shuttle bay, PADD in hand::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::inside the runabout Artemis, making sure the temporal device is properly installed::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::in the runabout, going over a pre-flight checklist::

AXO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::on the bridge, going over repair reports::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks towards the front of the shuttle where Sumner is:: CNS: We are all set for the time jump.

CTO Ens. Peake says:
::On the bridge running sensor scans::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::she nods:: OPS: Yep, we're green across the board.

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::enters the Shuttle:: All: Report, are we ready?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::looks over her shoulder:: ACO: Aye, Commander.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
ACO: Ready when you are sir ::sits down in the operations console::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::enters the shuttle looking grim::

AXO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CTO: How are the repairs to the shields coming along?

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
All: Good. ::sits down in the tactical seat::

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*Bridge*: Commander Ro'kar to Bridge

AXO LtCmdr. Powers says:
*ACO*: Bridge here. Are you ready, sir?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::sits in the spare seat::

CTO Ens. Peake says:
AXO: They are being repaired, but using as little resources as possible.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::glances back to the CIV, knowing he must be in a considerable amount of pain::

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*AXO*: Yes, we are. I would like to thank you all for your work, and I hope your other selves are as helpful.

AXO LtCmdr. Powers says:
*ACO*: I'm sure they will be. Good luck, sir.

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*AXO*: Understood. Ro;kar out. ::swallows softly:: CNS: Take us out, Ensign

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::hopes the CNS remembers to ask the bay doors to open before leaving::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::Sees the shuttle bay doors aren't open and rushes to the controls::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::clears for takeoff with flight control, waiting for the doors to open::

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Prepare the time travel device

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
ACO: On your mark Commander.

ACTION: Shuttlebay doors open. Big black space says hi.

AXO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::sits in the captain's chair while he still can::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::takes the Artemis out at 1/4 impulse power::

ACTION: As the shuttle departs, the Scimitar disappears.

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Activate the device

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods:: ACO: Activating the device to the pre-set temporal coordinates :: pushes The Button::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::spares a thought for Naava as the time sequence begins::

ACTION: The shuttle jumps back in time. Those on the shuttle disappear from the Scimitar.

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Scan for the Scimitar

CO Capt. Rome says:
::storms out of his ready room, almost spilling his cup of coffee as Ren disappears right in front of his eyes:: CTO: Tactical ! Raise shields !

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods, still a little surprised with the lack of ...anything about the jump:: ACO: Aye, scanning ::looks for the Scimitar::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::stares at where the XO used to be::

Ens. Amuz says:
CO: Aye sir

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
ACO: She is nearby. I can open a channel.

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
OPS: Do so.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::runs scans to for anything unusual which might have caused the XO's disappearance::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Scan for the Commander! ::takes his seat:: All: Red alert !

ACO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
@CNS: Keep us steady, slow pace towards the Scimitar

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@CNS: I am sending you the coordinates.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye sir.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::inputs the Scimitar's location, approaching at 1/2 impulse::

CEO Ens. Peake says:
::Notices the red flashing lights on the Engineering Deck and decides to head for the Bridge::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Anything on sensors, Lieutenant Powers !

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::opens a com channel to the Scimitar:: ACO: Channel open sir.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
@COM: Scimitar: USS Scimitar, this is Commander Ren Ro'kar.

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@F-ACO: ETA 10 minutes, commander.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Sir, I'm picking up a shuttle about 10 minutes out. It's... one of ours and the XO seems to be on it with several other life signs.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::growls and stands up as he hears the CSO's report and the XO's comm:: COM: Artemis: Commander Ro'kar....if you think this is some sort of game, you running off taking shuttles?

CEO Ens. Peake says:
::Enters the Bridge and hears Commander Ro'kar's voice on the COM:: CO: Where is everyone, sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CEO: Having a backyard barbeque, Ensign. Get to your station !

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
@COM: Scimitar: No game, sir. And there is no simple way to say this but, I and my crew on this shuttle are from the future. Permit us to dock and I will explain further in person

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::sits back, listening to the conversation over the com and trying to remember where she was 6 months ago....meaning now::

CEO Ens. Peake says:
::Jogs to his station so he wouldn't invoke the wrath of the Captain::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Artemis: XO: Are you drunk, Commander? You're not from the future, you were on my bridge but 3 minutes ago! Get back here NOW! Rome out.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
@::sighs:: CNS: Are the shuttle bay doors open?

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@::gestures an 'allow me' to Rokar::

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::She clears her throat, signalling the Scimitar for permission to board::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
@::nods to the CIV:: CIV: Go ahead, Thalev ::rubs his temple::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Lieutenant, prepare to accept the shuttle and have security get them up here....armed security. I want some bloody answers!

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@::raises an eyebrow listening to the CO for the first time::

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
@COM: CO: Jonathan, don't argue. I promise to tell you all the sports scores, just get your head out of your uniform briefs and let us dock. ::pauses:: Sir.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Self: Idrani?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Really armed guards.

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::brings the shuttle about for landing::

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Artemis: CIV: Idrani, I don't know what game you're playing, but you better have a good story. CSO 

Lt. Powers says:
::Passes on the instructions to security:: CO: Understood sir.

ACTION: The shuttle docks and is met by a few people with average sized weapons.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
@All: Maybe this won't be as easy as we thought ...

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
@All: Keep your heads about me and I will try to explain to the Captain. ::mutters:: And welcome to the Scimitar...

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
COM: CO: Oh, this one is way better than your poxy old stories about the mirror universe!

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
@::She sighs and shuts down the engines, moving from the station and raising her hands:: Self: Good times.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods at the ACO and gets up, preparing to leave::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs:: Self: I hate that bloody smurf...::said silently enough not to attract attention::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::steps off the shuttle first, raising his hands to show he is not armed:: Security: Good morning Crewman Jackson and D'ren

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: One thing is for certain, Lieutenant....he is always the bearer of bad news.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::has a second thought and detaches the temporal device from the shuttle, keeping it close to her body...just in case::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: I'll have to take your word on that, sir.

SEC D’ren says:
F-XO: Commander Romack, this way please.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::feels a slight ringing in his head, like a bad hangover::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::nods:: SEC: Of course. ::motions for the others to follow him::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::steps out of the shuttle with the rest, showing her hands, which carry only the temporal device::

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::follows along, smiling at the security officers::

SEC D’ren says:
::raises his weapon:: F-OPS: What's that?

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
SEC: It’s the temporal device. Scan it if you want

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: If they are from the future, I'd be interested to find out how they came back to this time, sir.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
SEC: It is a time machine ::shows it:: SEC: As you can see it is not a weapon and I would prefer to keep it.

SEC D’ren says:
::steps closer and gives it a scan:: All: This way. ::leads the way::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::stretches her arm, showing the device, but holding it tight::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::walks with the team, letting out a tiny sigh of relief::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::starts moving with the rest::

SEC D’ren says:
::lets every one through the door, but blocks F-OPS:: F-OPS: I'll need to take that.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits down in the chair, awaiting his number one and his entourage of merry men::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at the XO:: F-XO: Sir?

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
SEC: Where are you taking it to? We need that to show the Captain and Comma- Lieutenant Powers

SEC D’ren says:
F-XO: Somewhere secure where the science team can take a good look at it. ::holds his hand out::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
SEC: Then permit me to have a copy of the scans you have taken of the device, so I can show the Captain.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
SEC: You scanned it. There are no explosives, it has no nozzle. ::doesn't hand the device over and looks again at the XO:: F-XO: On your orders sir,

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
SEC: This officer right here is more qualified than any other person on this entire ship to handle this device

SEC D’ren says:
F-XO: Look, until your story clears, this is a precaution we need to take. I'm sure you'd do the same. So hand it over or I'm sure Captain Rome can talk to you from the other side of a brig force field.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::grits his teeth:: OPS: Lieutenant Saprin, relinquish the device as well as any storage guidelines

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::mutters:: OPS: We have to show them they can trust us, else we will not progress

SEC D’ren says:
::nods a thank you:: F-OPS: We'll take good care of it, don't worry. ::wishes they'd understand::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods at the F-XO, with her best Vulcan face. Then looks at the sec, taking a step forward, speaking really really close to his face:: SEC: Take it to the science lab and make sure no one touches it. You can scan it, but that is all. And ..do not drop it!

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
F-XO/F-OPS: This is an understandable precaution. I'm sure our conversation with the Captain will settle all issues.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: You don't think the security team might have itchy trigger fingers do you, sir? They haven't shot anyone for a while.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::hands the device over and steps with the rest of the crew::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::starts walking again after they have handed over the device::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: One can hope...::almost steaming::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
F-CNS: I agree, but until the Captain learns of our story, we should probably consider the rest of the crew as hostile

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
F-CNS/F-XO: Ignorance can be very dangerous.

SEC D’ren says:
F-OPS: With respect, I take my orders from Captain Rome. ::takes the device:: But between you and me, I'll make sure it gets looked after. ::starts leading the way again::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods at the SEC as he leaves::

ACTION: The team are led to the bridge. The Device is taken to the science labs.

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
F-OPS: We could be anyone to them, Lieutenant.

SEC D’ren says:
CO: Captain, presenting Commander Romack and his Futuristic Team of Device Handlers.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
F-CNS: Indeed.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
SEC: It’s Ro'kar

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: Captain Rome, this is Lieutenant Saprin and Ensign Sumner. Commander Idrani you already know

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up and glares at the team:: XO: Unfortunately.....now you better have one hell of an excuse, number one. I don'

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Sir, we have their device in a science lab and I have a team running scans now.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: I don't take kindly to you stealing off in my shuttles....even if MacAllister turned a blind eye to that behaviour !

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks up studies the Captain's face, wondering if she should read him or not...probably not..though...::

CEO Ens. Peake says:
CSO: Can you send those scans to my console when they have been completed? I'd like to have a look at this device.

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods:: CO: Can it Jonathan and listen to the man. This is more important than MacAllisters Scotch stash!

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: Six months from now, an alien race called the Rishans will appear near Andoria and obliterate it. We have, in our possession, a time device that allows us to jump back and forward in time. I and the others are from six months in the future

CO Capt. Rome says:
::bites down before tearing the Andorian a fresh one::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: You were here just a moment ago, Commander.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::raises an eyebrow at the XO's explanation::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CSO/CEO: Lieutenant, Ensign, if I may. You may scan the device as you wish, but please avoid connecting it. Else we might jump in time and it would be .... messy

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::clenches his fist in frustration:: CO: Yes, sir. I was. But when you jump in time, your time jumping self replaces your existing self - this is how the Artemis was one instance in the shuttle bay and then 10 minutes away

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: That bloody device will not be hooked up to my ship that is clear.

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: You even sound like MacAllister.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::wonders who this MacAllister person was .... a troublemaker apparently::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: I have, in my possession, this ship's logs from the time jumps and the last 6 months as proof

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: You still sound like an ...... I don't have time for you now. ::turns his attention back to Ren::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Prove it.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
F-OPS: Don't worry about that. I'm not about to connect an unknown device to this ship. I don't engineering would be too happy with me if I did. We might be from your past but we still know how to run a ship.

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: It includes the sports scores. Barcelona wins again.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
F-OPS: Do we have a connection to our shuttle from the consoles here, Lieutenant?

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods with a smile:: CSO: Yes sir.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
F-XO: If I am allowed to use a console, yes.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Well, duh.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: We need access to the Artemis shuttle's databanks

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Powers:: CSO: Set it up, lieutenant.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::sets up the link::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: Now all of you, listen to me closely. Observation room, proof. One chance, or I will have all of you tested for drugs. ... and why is Sumner here

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::thinks:: Self: Was Rome really always this short and untrusting?

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::grits his jaw further:: CO: For the last time. Sir. We. are. from. the. future

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: For the last time, Commander. Observation.room.now.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: I'll set up the data link to the terminal in the Observation room, sir.

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::smiles sheepishly::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Good man.

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CO: If it helps, I can mind meld with you and show you what happened. What I know from it anyway.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: Fine. Lead the way

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::sends the link to the Observation room::

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::makes her way to the observation room::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::walks after the others::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: You keep your hands off me, lieutenant...Saprin, was it? ::points to the lounge::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CO: Are you sure about that, sir ::smiles and enters the room::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Do you want me with you as well, sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::raises an eyebrow, then smoothes over his hair::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CSO: Yes, come with us. And you, Ensign Peake

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::follows the rest into the observation room::

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::finds herself curious by her crewmates' not grasping the reason for mistrust::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Yes, lieutenant. With me.

CEO Ens. Peake says:
::Follows with the CSO::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::stands behind a chair in the observation lounge and waits for the senior officers to seat::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands at the end of the table, with the CSO at his side::

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::Sits quietly::

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::walks in but does not sit:: CO: What would convince you? The Rishan attack? Your future self's logs? Scans of the time device?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: What did I give you for your birthday ?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: I already bought it.

(Future) CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::bites her lip some::

CEO Ens. Peake says:
::Looks at the XO intently::

(Future) OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::takes a deep breath after hearing the CO. There is a chance after all. She sits and waits::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
XO: The sports scores for the next six months and the odds given by my Ferengi bookie would convince me.

(Future)XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: A new blend of coffee from the markets of Starbase 21

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Good guess......::smiles a bit and sits down:: But I'm willing to listen.....and this better be a good story, especially since he's here....::Stares at his old "friend"::

(Future) CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Hey! I gave you that for your birthday!

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