Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11111.14
Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Kayla Littleton (NPC)

Einar Sigurðsson		as 	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers

Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq

Summary: 
The Scimitar has been ordered to oversee the security of testing and hopefully a launch of a new Federation technology.

A documentary team have been assigned to record the days of this historic moment.

<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission - Blink Part 1>>>>>>>>>>

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::at her station in the bridge. Just sent to helm the course to SB105::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::on the bridge, running diagnostics::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::waits by the airlock to greet the documentary crew, wearing her best fingerless black lace gloves for the occasion::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::brings up the guest list and make sure all have assigned quarters::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::standing at the airlock, his hand tapping the PADD as he expects the journalists::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::speaks without looking up:: CSO: Seems odd that Starfleet is letting independent journalists record classified technology.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits in his Ready room, reading through reports from Starbase 105, fascinated by this new sensor technology::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
OPS: Personally, I don't think that journalists should be allowed anywhere near our ships let alone new technology... but who are we to question Starfleet Command?

Kayla Littleton says:
::walks towards the docking ring, her team with her::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::straightens his uniform and takes a deep breath, glancing at the Security detail as he notices the journalists approaching. Puts on his best smile and steps forward ::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks up with a very subtle smile::  CSO: I agree and will do my best to refrain from questioning. In any event, I am rather curious about the technology. If possible, I would very much like to take a peek.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::finishes up the diagnostics on the sensors before looking over the material on the new technology again::

Kayla Littleton says:
::looks to the welcoming committee:: XO: We really didn't need all this. Our job is to stay out of the way. ::offers a hand::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::finishes his....what? fifth? cup of coffee today and turns his monitor off::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::moves with the XO, but is careful to stay slightly behind::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
OPS: I'm sure Capt. Rome will let you have a look at the specs which were sent over

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::smiles warmly:: Littleton: Merely a precaution, ma'am. I am Commander Ren Ro'kar, Executive Officer of the Scimitar. This is Counsellor Sumner, her title betraying her role aboard the ship. The rest of the detail is to ensure all parties remain safe

CO Capt. Rome says:
::enters the Bridge from his Ready room:: CSO: Report, commander. ::takes his seat::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::smiles politely and shakes hands with the journalists::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CSO: Yes, well, I meant the actual ... ::stops in mid sentence as the Captain arrives. Then finishes in a lower voice:: CSO: the actual device.

Kayla Littleton says:
::shakes the XOs hand, then the CNSs:: XO/CNS: A pleasure. ::looks for the XO to take the lead on where he wants them to go::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: I believe the XO is greeting the journalists. I've just completed diagnostics on the sensor arrays and have no problems to report, sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Good to hear, commander. I've been reading through the material sent from SB 105 and I must say I am quite intrigued by it.

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: Where are my manners... sorry. My name is Kayla Littleton. ::smiles a little nervy::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Littleton: Captain Rome has asked that you attend a welcome event in our mess hall, it is not everyday we get to transport non-Starfleet personnel. Please, follow me ::turns on his heel and gestures to the doors::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: As am I. Are you sure it's a good idea to have journalists snooping around the new tech, sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: In fact, I brought the same question to my superiors, and they assure me these journalists have been verified and vetted by the best sources, they will only have access to what Starfleet wants them to see. Which is something quite marvellous in fact. ::smiles::

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: A welcome event? Really, we want to avoid such attention drawing events.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::Falls in line behind the XO, walking beside Kayla: Littleton: I'm sure there's nothing wrong with a small gathering to commemorate our ambitious mission.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: And yet, we still have orders to police them, Captain.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. I just thought that security would be more important than showing off in this case.

Kayla Littleton says:
CNS: Not really our ambition, Counsellor, just our privilege to observe history in the making. XO/CNS: The event should be held for them!

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: But also brings me to my next point, please instate a communication lockout for all others than Starfleet personnel effective immediately.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::withholds a comment about the CO's fondness for drinking::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: And so we shall, Lieutenant.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: Ro'kar to Bridge

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Littleton: Consider it a chance to film the crew in a casual setting, then.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir. ::accesses the communications protocols of the Scimitar::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Agreed, but sometimes we need to open the veil on Starfleet to the public eye.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::accesses his armrest controls:: *XO*: Go ahead, Ren.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::locks down communications in personnel and guest quarters and makes sure only identified Starfleet personnel have access to off-ship communication. Then she looks up:: CO: Do you know how long they will wait until releasing the documentaries to the public?

Kayla Littleton says:
::holds back a comment to the CNS:: XO/CNS: So... will your Captain be in the messhall too?

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*CO*: Sir, we have received the journalists and are en route to the messhall

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::nods to Littleton::

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: Good. ::turns to one of her colleagues and mutters something about getting the camera ready::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
Littleton: Yes, I'm sure he'll give a grand toast to get us started.

Kayla Littleton says:
CNS: Sounds intriguing.

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: No, but I trust it will only be a couple of years.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Littleton: Is this your first trip on a Starfleet starship of this size?

CO Capt. Rome says:
*XO*: Good to hear, we will join you there. Rome out.

Kayla Littleton says:
::pushes her natural blond hair back and re-does a pony tail:: XO: I did some reporting during the war with the Dominion, so not my first time. I can't help but be impressed by it all nonetheless.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::nods:: CO: Communications are secured. Helm has the course to the Starbase and all guests have been assigned quarters. Is there anything else you need of my department sir?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::perks up some:: Littleton: Which ships were you embedded with?

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Just to run my ship efficiently. ::smiles her way:: Now get going to the messhall.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::hides a wince and nods::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: I am looking forward to the policing ... and your speech ::heads towards the lift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::thinks he really should have prepared a speech, since people always expect Captains to have grand speeches::

Kayla Littleton says:
CNS: The Pangaea, mostly. Tough times, though. This is a much happier story to cover and definitely closer to my interests.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::Stands up as well and heads for the lift:: CSO: Come on then, Commander. We're the last to arrive.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::turns the corner and approaches the messhall:: Littleton: When we are done here, I will get your quarter assignments from our Chief of Operations and let you get settled in

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: Most kind of you, Commander. Thank you for your hospitality.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO/CSO: No worries, they won't start without us ::waiting in the turbolift::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::follows the CO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Turbolift: Messhall.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps out of the turbolift and starts walking towards the messhall along with Powers and Saprin::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::enters the messhall and motions for the nearest waiter to begin serving drinks::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::lets the others enter the messhall, waiting near the turbolift::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
CO: Captain, a brief word before we begin?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::joins the crowd in the messhall::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the Counsellor as he enters:: CNS: Can this wait?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::grabs a glass of juice (she is on duty after all) from a nearby waiter and starts sipping it::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
CO: Technically yes, but I thought I'd let you know that the journalist seems particularly interested in you. Prepare to have her hanging around as much as possible.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles:: CNS: Thank you, Counsellor.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::offers a drink to Littleton::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::nods and follows the Captain into the messhall, making her way slowly towards the XO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps inside the messhall and nods to the crew gathered, then takes an offered glass of Champagne from a waiter::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::enters the messhall and resists the temptation to grab an alcoholic drink from the closest waiter::

Kayla Littleton says:
::looks around the messhall, thinking how strange it is that the crew would call such a gathering for a documentary crew::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::calls for attention using his glass::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::sidles up next to the XO::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::continues sipping her drink, feeling the weigh of the room. Most people seem genuinely excited about what they are about to watch, some are also slightly bored. She continues sipping her juice and carefully looking around to sense anyone with particularly strong feelings::

Kayla Littleton says:
::gestures to her cameraman, though he is already recording::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::folds his arms across his chest and watches the CO::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks at at Rome as he makes noise::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: I would like to welcome you all here today to start this...writing of history. Unfortunately I did not have the caterers bring out real Champagne, just this once we get synthahol. But I am on duty you see. ::smiles::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::keeps an eye on the documentary crew as the CO calls for attention::

Kayla Littleton says:
::gets a second camera to focus on the officers listening, thinking how paranoid some of them look::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::waves away a persistent waiter in disgust as the CO mentions synthahol::

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::tries not to think too much about flight control console layouts::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
:: thinks:: Self: Writing of history? Come on, Jonathan, you are more articulate than that

Kayla Littleton says:
::sees the CSO and knows that scene will make the final cut::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::listens to the CO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: What we are about to witness on this voyage, will hopefully be played on every Federation world in the coming future. And to write history, we will have guests joining us on this trek. So please, make them feel welcome.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::wonders if the champagne isn't the real thing after all::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::finishes her juice, as Rome finishes his speech. Then looks around the room for the public reaction::

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: As I am a man of few words, as my officers in particular enjoy, I will stop here. Please have a drink and something to eat and to our guests I'd like to say, welcome to the Scimitar.

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::glances over to the XO:: XO: So, Commander... did you get my transfer request?

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::nods:: CNS: Yes, you start immediately. Return to your quarters and get dressed ::winks::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::walks down from the raised platform by the bulkhead and takes a sip of his glass::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::grabs a snack from a passing waiter and eats it while wondering when she can get back to work::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: How was that?

CNS Ens. Sumner says:
::gives a big, brief grin and pumps her arm in celebration:: XO: Thank yo- I mean, aye sir! ::Leaves the messhall, practically sprinting for her quarters to change::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: It was good :: smiles:: Need to lend you a book sometime, I think they only brought out the module recently in the command syllabus

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins:: XO: Next time, you talk.

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