Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11207.09

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

			and	Lt. Kanga, Bolian
			and	Commander Wrexler, Starbase Commander
			and	Standing in as SM

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer
		
Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer / Second Officer

			and	Ensign Vettel, Operations officer

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Doctor Adah Jeq
				Chief Medical Officer

And:

Aoibhe Shúilleabháin	as	Eva Arrani, journalist
				NPC

Absent:

Russell Hinsley		as	Ship Manager

Rob Lemmens		as	[CEO] Ensign Gustav Endriev Nescheriakova
				Chief Engineering Officer

Wim Herremans		as	[CSO] Ensign Lucas Sanders
				Chief Science Officer

Janaye Hinsley		as	[CTO] Lieutenant JG Haylin Raash
				Chief Tactical Officer / Chief of Security

<<<<<<<<<< Begin mission „Oh No Shore Leave!!!“ Part 2>>>>>>>>>>
	
<Computer>XO: Acknowledged. All Bridge functions are locked out.
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Stop that.
 
ACTION: The Captain, Saprin, Sumner and the new Chief Engineer are beamed back onboard, materializing in Transporter Room 1.
  
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Stop what?
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: The computer...I need it. ::looks nervous::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::as the transporter rooms appears around her, she starts moving::CO: Bridge?
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Agreed. Contact Security, tell them we're coming.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: We don't deal with terrorists, we never negotiate. We all knew that when we signed up. Vettel knows that, I know that.
 
Lt Kanga:
::waves the phaser over Vettel's head:: XO: I WILL kill someone....I will.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::follows along, fighting the urge to sprint ahead::
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Fix it!
 
Eva Arrani:
:: taps on a PADD, seeing where her schedule over the next few hours will take her on board this ship. Looks up, frowns, finds it so easy to get lost when she keeps switching from ship class to class::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and taps her badge:: *Security*: Saprin to ship's security. The Captain is back on board and there is a situation on the bridge. We are heading there.
 
<SEC_Larsen>*OPS*: Acknowledged Lieutenant, we are aware of the situation. I suggest the Captain stay away, the intruder is armed
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Let me see... no, you're not. You're going to drop the phaser and let Vettel go. In fact, how about this. Let Vettel go and I'll take his place. I'm the XO, that's a bigger deal here.
 
<Ens Vettel>::looks at the XO in obvious panic at having a phaser ... set to vaporize? ... on his head::
 
Lt Kanga:
::thinks about it for a moment and losens his grip on Vettel and waves the XO to come closer:: XO: No funny business.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Not even a funny anecdote? ::gestures to Vettel to get off the bridge::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::wishes she had a phaser or something, having changed into civies::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Captain, security is aware of the situation on the bridge. They suggest you stay away. The intruder is armed.
 
Eva Arrani:
::paces along purposefully, stops at a junction, glances around, realises she's gone the wrong way and back-tracks.::
 
<Ens Vettel>::runs towards the turbolift::
 
Lt Kanga:
::aims the phaser at the XO:: XO: Fix it, or I shoot you.
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Over my dead body. No one is stealing my ship. ::Enters the Turbolift::
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO/OPS: Be ready to take cover in case we need to.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::follows::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::waits for Vettel to vacate the bridge then raises his phaser again:: Kanga: It isn't broken. It's working perfectly, keeping people like you from using it.
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Hey hey!!! I said no funny business
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
::sitting on the Bridge, reading a PADD calmly::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::enters the lift with the captain, hands clenching and unclenching, brain avoiding thinking about the dual nature of her... feelings?... for the XO::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Do I look like I am laughing?
 
Lt Kanga:
::aims the phaser at the CMO:: XO: Okay....what about her then...she's cute. I can shoot her.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: If you don't mind my asking Captain ... what is the plan?
 
Eva Arrani:
:: spots a turbolift:: Self: Ah! Saved... :: settles her auburn hair behind her ear, bites her lip a little and steps into the Turbollift.:: Self: OK... :: clears throat:: TL: Bridge.
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: For now...we talk. From what Idrani said, he is by himself. And the smu....XO can take him any times he want to.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Maybe you should tell Security to stand by, just in case. ::grins::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::stares at the TL doors with a certain amount of anger::
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Eeh? ::waves the phaser frantically:: I will
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Look, let's go over what's happening right now. I have locked down the controls and there's only me and the Captain who can release them. Right now, security are devising a plan to take you out. I just have to stall long enough. It's not that hard...
 
Eva Arrani:
:: feels the Turbolift come to life, taking her both upwards and slightly to the side:: Self: Ugh, I was way off. :: leans, arms lightly folded against the TL wall, facing the door::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and informs security the Captain is going to the bridge anyway and that they should standby::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Or, then again, ::shoots his phaser at Kanga::
 
Lt Kanga:
::collapses on the floor of the Bridge::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::walks over and takes the phaser off Kanga:: Computer: Release bridge controls, authorisation Idrani Blue Blue Beta Blue.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::Steps out of the Turbolift and sees a man in a Starfleet uniform on the floor by the Conn, and then Idrani with a phaser::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: taps her PADD on her leg idly, fiddling with a stylus in her other hand, always ready to take notes::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Took you long enough.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Ah, a knight in shining armour... a bit late to the party Captain.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::enters the bridge after the Captain and looks at the scene::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Find out who he is.
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
::blinks as she watches Kanga hit the floor:: CO: I'm not helping that one.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sighs softly, taking stock of the situation and flexing her now-stiffened hands::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CMO: You'll do what you're ordered to do or see yourself to the brig.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::moves towards the stunned Bolian:: XO: Who is he?
 
CO Capt Rome:
CMO: you were supposed to be on leave, Doctor! What the hell were you doing up here?
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Take us to Yellow alert and take us back to normal running status.
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
CO: I came back early.
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: And what the hell is she doing here, is noone on leave on this ship? ::slightly angry as he points at Eva in the Turbolift::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::nods, moving to her console and bringing the ship to normal status::
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
CO: And you were off gallivanting with the female over there so I figured I'd save you a seat.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::goes to her station:: CO: Shall I recall the rest of the crew?
 
CO Capt Rome:
CMO: Early? Early? Jeq, shore leave’s barely begun! ::shakes his head,:: No, alright. Just see to our 'guest'
 
CO Capt Rome:
::thinks 'what female? Idrani'?::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: hears the Turbolift doors open, takes a deep breath and puts on her game-face, ready to exit onto the bridge ::
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
CO: Maybe I have nowhere to go. That's what holodecks are for, Jonathan.
 
CO Capt Rome:
CMO: Just do your job, Doctor. ::clearly angry::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: No, not just yet. No need to ruin everyone's day yet.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Please make sure our hijacker gets to the brig.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::really hopes that they still have shore leave, as she can still feel the rage swirling and swirling::
 
CO Capt Rome:
Self: Can ANYONE tell me where he came from and what the hell he wanted with MY ship ?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Aye sir.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::contacts security to have them take Kanga to the brig::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: No clue, Sir, but it didn't feel like he was comfortable with what he was doing. I wouldn't be surprised if he was being forced to do it.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Ensign Vettel contacted the Starbase about him. According to them, he was here to check on our flight console.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: steps out onto the bridge, takes a quick look around and spots the CO yelling at no-one in particular:: Self: And this is personality number...4, I believe?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::glares at Eva:: Arrani: What are you doing on my Bridge?
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Contact them, I want to know who that is and how he got a phaser onto by Bridge.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Yes sir, would you like me to ask the questions or would you prefer is I just open a channel for you?
 
Eva Arrani:
:: looks over at the CO, trying to look relaxed and not totally out of place:: CO: Doing my job, Captain. :: smiles a practised smile, not warming to this grumpy lump of a man::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: What did he want with the ship, was he just going to drive it?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Again, wish I knew. Seems he wanted to take it somewhere - we could find out where and go investigate?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::forces a smile:: Eva: Next time you speak to Commander Idrani or myself before walking onto the Bridge, do I make myself clear? You could have been seriously hurt.
 
Lt Kanga:
::starts coming to::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::watches the CO, knowing that if it had been anyone else except Eva, he'd still have smoke coming out of his ears in MacAllister style::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: raises an eyebrow, but nods nonetheless:: CO: Understood. But, while I'm here. :: looks around:: CO: What exactly happened?
 
Lt Kanga:
::is being carried by two brawny Security officers to what he assumes is the Brig...and slides his hand into his pocket, triggering a transponder::
 
ACTION: Somewhere down on the planet, a comm panel goes off...
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Now what? Do we go back to drinking yet?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::as the captain doesn't seem to be in the mood to talk to the starbase, she contacts the starbase command and informs them on the situation with Lieutenant Kanga, asking them for details::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
CO: Yes, please...
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: Speak to Commander Idrani, I'd love to find out myself. ::rubs his temples::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: turns her attention to the XO, raising her PADD and stylus and gives him a questioning look::
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Keep us in orbit for now, Mr. Sumner.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Eva: Not now. I'll do whatever interview hero-of -the-day type feature you want later.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: I'll be in my Ready room, let me know when you have some answers.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to the CO:: CO: I'll go and interrogate the little fecker.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::nods:: CO: May I have a few moments to change into uniform, Captain?
 
Eva Arrani:
:: takes a few notes with a smirk on her pretty face "XO: Messiah complex..." ::
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Yes.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::takes the opportunity to get off the bridge as quickly as possible::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: You have the bridge. FCO: Hold the turbolift.
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: But this goes for all of you, Shore leave is cancelled until further notice. Those already planetside get to keep on partying, for now. The rest of us find out who that asshole is and what he wanted.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::walks into his Ready room::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sighs softly, holding the door::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods at the departing XO::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Let me know what the starbase says, please Lieutenant. ::walks to the turbolift::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: Thank you Ensign. ::steps inside::
 
Lt Kanga:
::grunts as he's thrown into the cell:: Outloud: Oww!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: I am waiting for an answer.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: picks her way a little further onto the bridge, just delighted she hasn't been thrown off, yet. Has decided to try her luck a little further::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::doesn't reply:: TL: Crew Deck.
 
ACTION: The Starbase hails the Scimitar.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::orders the turbolift to the area he wants::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::purposely avoids looking at the XO::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: The intruder was very interested in your console. When you get back up to the bridge, examine it carefully for anything he may have tampered with.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::gives a short nod:: XO: Aye, sir.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances at Eva and was about to say something when her console flashes. She puts the image on the viewscreen and steps in front of it:: COM: Starbase: This is Lt. Saprin on the Scimitar.

<Commander Vexler>COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, this is Commander Vexler. Did I hear correctly, did someone try and steal the ship? ::looks unshaven and tired::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
COM: Starbase: That is correct. One Lieutenant Kanga, sent by you. He was armed and took one of our officers hostage.
 
<Commander Vexler>COM: Scimitar: OPS: We don't have a Lieutenant Kanga on our roster, Lieutenant Saprin. Whoever sent him, it wasn't us.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::walks out the turbolift and towards the brig area::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::watches the XO leave, rubbing her forehead and sighing as the TL continued onward::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
COM: Vexler: That is most unexpected. When he came aboard we got confirmation from you people that you sent him to check on our flight console. I can send you the transcripts of the transmission if you like.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: leans to the side of the bridge, not believing her own luck, tries to keep calm and just takes lots and lots of notes::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::walks in to the brig area:: Kanga: Right, you silly excuse for a Bolian-being.
 
<Commander Vexler>COM: Scimitar: OPS: I can assure you Lieutenant, there was no communication between the Starbase and your ship..
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::steps off the turbolift and makes quickly for her quarters; she kicks open her drawer of uniforms, grabbing one and quickly changing::
 
Lt Kanga:
::looks up through the shimmering forcefield:: XO: You have to let me go.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Who are you and who do you work for?
 
Lt Kanga:
::just shakes his head::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises an eyebrow::COM: Vexler: If that is so, then someone was able to fake your communications ID.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: knows she's probably got until the CO re-emerges from his Ready Room, displaying some other totally different personality, so she focuses on what she's doing, listening in intently, flicking some errant strands of hair back behind her ear::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Come on, work with me here. One blue species to another. Let me help you.
 
<Commander Vexler>::looks seriously upset:: COM: Scimitar: OPS: For someone to do that, they would have access to some very sensitive information Lieutenant. I suggest our people work together and try and locate the intrusion into our systems.
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Are you mental or something? I don't care if you're blue!
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Just let me go...we're in danger.
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: Please.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Mental? Me? I didn't try and take over an Akira class starship... So what's the danger?
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::Stares at herself in the mirror, wiping away a stray tear and silently cursing her human brain chemistry for being a jerk; she exits the room and makes her way to the bridge::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
COM: Vexler: I advise you do the same Commander. They did not get your communications ID, or their uniform from our ship. They must have taken it from you. I would like to send you the readings we got from him so you can help us with his identification. Will that be possible?
 
Lt Kanga:
::buries his face in his hands::
 
<Commander Vexler>::nods and looks at something off camera:: COM: Scimitar: OPS: We are ready to receive the data now.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and moves to her console to quickly send the summary of the information on Kanga::
 
Lt Kanga:
::pulls the transponder out of his pocket, tearing off the fabric where it was sown in:: XO: They know I failed.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Why do you all do this dance... look, you'll not tell me, then after a while you'll finally cave in and tell me, so let's cut out the middle bit...
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::steps onto the bridge and returns to her console::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::splashes cold water on his face and looks himself over in the mirror::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Oh.. you didn't... ::sees the transponder:: You moron. *CO*: Idrani to Rome.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: typey typey type type, delighted she seems to have been forgotten lurking on the bridge::
 
<Commander Vexler>::Nods:: COM: Scimitar: OPS: Alright, Lieutenant. We have it. We will cross reference with the local authorities and let you know as soon as we have something. Until then I suggest we discard our current security protocols and start encrypting our communications.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::taps his badge:: *XO*: Go ahead.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
COM: Vexler: Agreed. We will contact you once we have further information.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
*CO*: He's activated a transponder. Don't know where to yet, but thought you should know. Perhaps we should expect more company.
 
<Commander Vexler>COM: Scimitar: OPS: Thank you Lieutenant. Vexler out.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Okay, we're in danger, you say?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::makes a fist:: *XO*: Alright, see what else you can find out. We'll be ready if he has any friends.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::wipes his face on a towel and heads back out onto the Bridge::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::straightens her shoulders as the communication ends. then she turns to Arrani:: Eva: I expect you realize that whatever you recorded will be read and censored by Captain Rome prior to publication. ::turns to her console::
 
Lt Kanga:
::takes a deep breath:: XO: Yes.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Okay... why?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::taps her badge::*XO*: Saprin to Idrani. I have an answer from the starbase.
 
Lt Kanga:
Kanga: Because they're dangerous, and they wanted this ship! I can't tell you anymore.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
*OPS*: Go ahead
 
Lt Kanga:
::crosses his hands in defiance::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: gapes:: OPS: I have... :: thinks:: OPS: Well, I'll discuss that with the captain, I expect.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::Steps back out onto the Bridge::
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: Discuss what?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*XO*: There are no records of Lt Kanga. Vettel never contacted the starbase. Whoever Kanga was working for, they were able to fool our computers into thinking we were talking to a starbase, when we were not.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
*OPS*: Understood.
 
ACTION: All power onboard the ship flickers for a second before coming back online.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Okay, I have three minutes left to get some information from you or my log might be a little dull and bland, so spill the beans.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: holds onto to her PADD tightly:: CO: My getting better, more thorough access on your ship, Captain.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::ends the com and looks at Arrani, then at the CO:: CO: I agreed with the Starbase to encrypt all our communications from now on, sir.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::smiles:: Eva: After what you pulled today, be glad I didn't have you thrown off the Bridge. ::looks up as the power cuts for a second::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up instinctively as the lights flicker::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: And take us to Red alert. Idrani says whoever this man was, he contacted someone.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: looks offended:: OPS: I am a Federation Press journalist. I understand what can and can't be reported upon.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::runs a quick diagnostic on her console and the engine status::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::brings the ship to red alert::
 
Eva Arrani:
::frowns at the flickering light::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Eva: I am sure.
 
Lt Kanga:
::just stares in defiance at the XO::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::sits down::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Report.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
Kanga: Alright, if we are going to be in danger, so are you. I don't have time to wait for you to provide information - I suspect you know who did that to the power. I'm going back to the bridge and your friends can take you back for all I care. ::turns away::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: I am checking internal sensors to find the source of the flickering lights.
 
Eva Arrani:
::bites her lip::
 
Lt Kanga:
XO: I'm dead anyway....::just stares at the ceiling::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: According to sensors, power was momentarily cut by an external source.
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: Sit down already.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
:;turns back to Kanga:: Kanga: Dead anyway? You fool... this is the Scimitar... you have better chance here than anywhere else of surviving, seeing your loved ones again, ::angrily:: You'd put all our lives in danger, when we could help you?
 
Eva Arrani:
:: hesitates, then smiles broadly and takes up the CNS's seat to the side of the command area:: CO: I'll behave, I promise.
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: Full diagnostic on our computer core, I want to know if we've been compromise.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and contacts engineering to run a diagnostic on the computer core::
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: I highly doubt it.
 
CMO Dr Jeq:
Self: What else could possibly go wrong? ::goes back to reading her PADD::
 
ACTION: The Scimitar goes dead in space as the warp core and fusion reactors all go offline.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: can't help but smile just a little, feeling safe with her PADD on her lap, and her stylus laced in her slender fingers:: CO: Well, at least, I'll try... :: looks around the bridge, observing silently::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::raises his phaser:: Kanga: Move and I'll shoot.
 
CO Capt Rome:
CMO: You just had to say that.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sighs softly:: Self: Well, crap.

	
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