Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11209.17

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager
			
And	Ambassador Gillem Kasayn
And	Commander Kess	
And	Science Officer Adams
And	Nurse Jenny
And	Doctor Smith
And	Security officer Gunther
And	Acting Captain Idrani
And	Captain A'an Selzah – USS Kraken

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer

			And	Operations Officer Vettel

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer / Acting Executive Officer
			
			And	FCO Vasquez

Also starring:

Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin  as	Security officer Gunther
			And	Security officer Derg

Absent:

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer / Acting Commanding Officer

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

Last time on the Scimitar: During one of the metaphasic scans, the lifesign readings on the Scimitar showed some errors, misplacing a Romulan for a fraction of a second. The Captain ordered a metaphasic sweep onboard the ship which showed signs of something similar to a cloaking device in Sickbay. Meanwhile Security searched the Ambassador's quarters, but left a storage unit locked, but unplugged his locked communication system as they try to get to the bottom of the mystery on board the ship. Meanwhile in Sickbay, the Sub-Commander demanded emergency beamout, saying that Starfleet was holding him against his will and was transported to his fleet, but the First officer managed to raise forcefield around Sickbay and lock the doors before any more could be retrieved.

Resume mission: "audaces fortuna iuvat" - Part 5

ACTION: The acting Captain grabs his stomach and runs for the head, off the side of the Bridge.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances from her console to the run-away Commander::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::watches the ACO run off and sighs, taking a deep breath and turning to face the viewscreen:: OPS: Resume comms.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: To Commander Volar?
 
Amb Gillem Kasayn:
*Bridge*: Bridge what is going on? I demand to know why I have been locked in Sickbay with the Romulans....they are not happy!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::puts the ambassador's comm on speakers::
 
ACTION: Commander Kess reappears on the viewscreen
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: Release our men immediately, or we will open fire!
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
*AMB*: Sit tight, Ambassador; please explain to the Romulans that we have a security breach, and are working to resolve it. ::looks to the screen::
 
Amb Gillem Kasayn:
*AXO*: What is happening Lieutenant, I am sure I can be of help...if you tell me what's wrong.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: The warbirds are powering weapons, lieutenant. And we no longer register the cloaking device in sickbay.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: Commander, we have a security breach aboard our vessel; it appears as if someone or something was beamed aboard our ship cloaked. We are working to resolve the situation, and will return your men once we have.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::waits for Sumner to finish::
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: What kind of a security breach? Volar tells me you were holding our people in your medical facility! Are you not here as GUESTS of the Empire?
 
Amb Gillem Kasayn:
::tries to open the doors to Sickbay, but finds them locked::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Scimitar: Kess: We are, and I apologize for the tensions caused, but for the security of both our vessels, we thought that solving the problem before transporting your people was most prudent.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::runs another scan of sickbay to count Romulans::
 
 OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks at the green/blue blips...1....2....::
 
Commander Kess:
::grinds his jaw::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks to OPS::
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: What is the security issue? If it threatens our ships, we must know.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::ends in 8 and is content. She looks back up at the angry one in the viewscreen::
 
Amb Gillem Kasayn:
::inputs a code into the sickbay console and slides out the doors as they part for him::
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::standing, walking a small circle, wearing a hole in the carpet of the Ambassador's quarters, picks up a strange reading everytime he turns past the coffin:: *OPS*: Er...
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: While attempting to rescue the crew of the Devourer, something was beamed aboard our ship from another source. We are getting indications that whatever it was may be cloaked.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::hears her badge::*SEC*: Saprin here.
 
<SEC_Gunther> *OPS*: ...ma'am... ::speaks slowly:: I'mma getting some kind of crazy reading from the container down here...? ::scans it again to be sure::
 
<Nurse_Jenny>*Bridge*: Bridge this is Sickbay, I wanted to inform you that the Romulans are upset that the Ambassador was allowed to leave and not them.
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::scratches his ear while he waits for a reply::
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: Send us the readings, if what you say is true.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks to OPS:: OPS: Send them what we have.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up at Sumner as the nurse's comm comes, and then concentrates on her badge::*SEC*: Gather what readings you have and stand guard of the container.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Yes Lt. Meanwhile, There are developments. the cloaking device disappeared at the same time that Sub commander Volar disappeared. The Ambassador left sickbay without permission and the security team is getting odd readings from the locked container in his quarters.

AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods and thinks for a moment:: *AMB*: Ambassador, report to the bridge. OPS: Open that container.
 
<SEC_Gunther> *OPS*: Understood, ma'am... :: stands guard, humming a happy tune, eyes flitting suspiciously between his tricorder and the container the way he practiced in the mirror on his off hours::
 
ACTION: No reply from Kasayn
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::prepares a package for the Romulans with all the info gathered so far and sends it::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: Give us five minutes, Commander, and I will return your men to you. In the mean time, we will set up communications so you can explain the situation to them.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods:: *SEC*: Force open that container and call for reinforcements. The Ambassador is likely on his way. Do not let him go near it.
  
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: We have received your data package....we will review the evidence you have submitted.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: If the Ambassador is innocent, this will be a serious breach of his diplomatic status.
 
Commander Kess:
::nods:: COM: Scimitar: AXO: Most gracious, Lieutenant. Kess out.
 
<SEC_Gunther> :: hears the comm from OPS:; *OPS*: Understood, yessir, aye ma'am!
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: I understand, and will take full responsibility. We need to know what's going on.
 
Amb Gillem Kasayn:
::storms into his quarters and stops at the sight of the three officers in his quarters, then removed a slide-in phaser from his cloak and starts firing::
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::Dives to the side, behind the container for cover and starts to fire back::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::thinks this Gunther must be new:: AXO: Agreed. I was merely reminding you of what is at stake. I suppose sub-Commander Volar must have brought the cloaked device. But that still does not add up with the wavering life readings.
 
<SEC_Gunther> AMB: Lower your weapon! Now! ::fires again, rolling to the side fo the room, trying to draw fire away from the container::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Weapons fire in the Ambassador quarters!
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::thinks this is a hell of a first day::
 
ACTION: The ambassador is hit and crumbles to the floor stunned. One officer lies dead and another injured.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::knows they must be on their way but calls extra security there anyway::
 
SEC_Gunther> ::pants, steps out from behind a tiny footstool, keeps his phaser pointed at the Ambassador:: *OPS*: Two to beam directly to the brig, ma'am...
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: It stopped now. Security reports the Ambassador is down. We lost one officer and another is injured.
 
ACTION: Security arrives at the quarters to assist the wounded officers and Gunther
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: And they are asking to beam the Ambassador to the brig.
 
<SEC_Derg> ::groans on the carpet of the AMB's room::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Stand by
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Do it. I want Kasayn locked down tight. Make sure to search him, and get that container open.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Incomming message from the Romulans. ::puts it on screen::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks at the screen::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: I will beam him in a moment. Search him for a way to open the container.
 
Commander Kess:
::appears on Screen:: COM: Scimitar: AXO: Scimitar...we are registering weapons fired onboard your vessel...have you fired on my people!
 
<SEC_Gunther> *OPS*: Good plan! ::thinks he probably shouldn't have said that...:: *OPS*: Yes, ma'am. ::starts to look for a key, a crow bar, a magic button, anything...::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: Absolutely not. We're dropping the force-field and returning your men to you unharmed. As for the weapons fire, it appears we may have an imposter on board, but the situation is under control.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Release the Romulans, and then raise our shields.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up at Sumner:: Self: An imposter or a terrorist.
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::searches around, and locates a tiny device, little more than a button:: Self: Bingo! *OPS*: I found something... It's small, only one button on it...
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Aye. ::informs the Romulans that they can beam their people and drops the force field::
 
<SO_Adams>OPS: We have scanned the whole ship again, Lieutenant. The cloaked signature from earlier is definitely not onboard.
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::fights the urge to just go ahead and press it...::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: That could be it. Scan it for signs of explosives. If there aren't any, press it. ::transports the ambassador to the brig and has some security meet him::
 
ACTION: The Romulans transport their people off the Scimitar, and subsequently lower their weapons.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Adams: Thank you. It seems it disappeared with the Romulan Sub-Commander
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises the shields:: AXO: The Romulans have left and our shields are up.
 
<SEC_Gunther> ::puts the tiny deice on top of the remains of the footstool, and scans it::
 
<SO_Adams>OPS: Yes ma'am. ::nods politely::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Good. Let's play this safe; I want the container scanned and opened in a secure place, and the Ambassador interrogated as soon as he wakes up.
 
<SEC_Gunther>*OPS*: No signs of any explosives in 'ere, ma'am.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: We can set up a force field around the container. I will inform security.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Security reports there are no signs of explosives.
  
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Still, I will have someone bring you a portable force field emitter. Stand By. ::asks Vettel to report to the ambassador's quarters with a portable force field::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Do we have any idea as to the nature of this button?
 
<SEC_Gunther>*OPS*: Thank you ma'am, we will wait until he arrives.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Security scanned it and it does not appear dangerous. We can submit it to more complicated scans in engineering. But that will take time.
 
<Doctor_Smith>*Bridge*: Bridge...this is Doctor Smith in the main Brig, it seems the Ambassador is dead.
 
<Ensign Vettel>::arrives in the quarters and starts setting up the force field::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::puts the doctor on speakers:: AXO: Most unfortunate.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::gives an exasperated sigh:: *Doctor*: Cause?
 
ACTION: The forcefield is set up around the container
 
<Doctor_Smith>*Bridge*: Cyanide poisioning, Lieutenant. I won't know how until I perform an autopsy.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises an eyebrow and then looks at the message sent by Vettel:: AXO: The force field is ready. Just waiting for your decision to push the button. ... :looks down at her console:: AXO: Meanwhile, the Romulans are hailing again.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::puts it on screen::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
*Doctor*: Thank you, doctor. ::sits in the Captain's chair and rubs her face in her hands for a moment, wondering how this day could possibly get any worse, then stands up quickly at the hail::
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: Lieutenant...we have been reviewing your evidence, and stumbled at this...metaphasic sweep....quite an outdated way of detecting cloaked ships.
 
<Doctor_Smith>*Bridge*: No problem, sir. I will report back when I have something.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: A trick we picked up from watching the Devourer. When we suspected that something aboard might be cloaked, we decided to use it.
 
SEC Gunther:
*OPS*: Should we attempt to open it, ma'am?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Standby, Lt Sumner has not given permission yet. ::looks at her::
 
Commander Kess:
::scratches his jaw:: COM: Scimitar: My men told me they were well treated in your Sickbay, so I have ordered my warbirds to stand down...but I want an explanation of....all of this.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods to OPS:: COM: Romulans: Kess: As soon as we have it pieced together, Commander, I'll let you know.
 
Commander Kess:
::nods and shuts the comms off::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Push the button and report as soon as you can.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::turns internal sensors to the Ambassador's quarters::
 
SEC Gunther:
::activates the device and hears a click as a lock retracts::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::watches the empty viewscreen for a moment:: OPS: When you get a chance, send an update to Starfleet Command.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Aye aye.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: The device appears to be unlocking...::looks at her console intently::
 
SEC Gunther:
::taps his badge:: *
 
SEC Gunther:
*OPS*: Ma'am, we are seeing some...sophisticated machinery in here, from our scans it seems to be a ....it can't be, but it registers like a..portable transporter unit
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Scan it as much as you can. Does it appear to be activated?
 
SEC Gunther:
*OPS*: There is also a datapad, but it's encrypted...a small phaser, and a black jumpsuit. No, it's not active at the moment.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: The container seems to have a sophisticated portable transporter unit. I suggest we move it to main engineering so our engineers can take a look.
 
SEC Gunther:
::scans the device under more scrutiny::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: There is also an encrypted datapad which my department can examine, a small phaser and a black jumpsuit. The last piece seems kind of odd.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods:: OPS: Let's start going through everything; see if the unit has a record of transports, see what's on that PADD, and lets go over his comms device as well, see if we can extract anything. With the Ambassador dead, these are our only leads.
 
ACTION: A great fireball engulfs the inside of the forcefield, obliterating everything inside
 
SEC Gunther:
::jumps back:. All: WHOAH!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Yes....er...there was an explosion inside the force field in the ambassador's quarters.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Are you hurt? What happened?
 
SEC Gunther:
*OPS*: We are fine ma'am. It seems my scans triggered some sort of a boobytrap. It's all destroyed.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: Including the datapad?
 
SEC Gunther:
::sighs:: *OPS*: Yes ma'am....I'm sorry, I should have been more careful.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::sits down again, now knowing how it could be worse:: OPS: I guess the communications device is all we have. See what we can get from it.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*SEC*: It is unclear whether you are at fault. Make sure there are no more boobytraps.
 
SEC Gunther:
*OPS*: Yes ma'am.
 
SEC Gunther:
Self: Stupid..
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I will have Ensign Vettel and Mr. Gunther work on it immediately. ::informs Vettel to start working on the communications device::
 
<Vettel>::approaches the communications device.:: SEC: We installed this one. There shouldn't be any traps, but still ... ::scans it::
 
SEC Gunther:
::takes a step back:: Vettel: Yeah..of course.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::taps her combadge:: *Sickbay*: Sickbay, please send personnel information for the deceased security officer to my quarters.
 
<Ensign Vettel>::as the scans appear to be clear, he steps closer and activates the console::
 
<Nurse_Jenny>*AXO*: Yes sir. We will have the information sent immediately.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::focuses on trying to appear composed, despite her mind racing::
 
<Vettel>::as nothing bad happens, he gets to work. An then taps his badge::*OPS*: I accessed the device. It is encrypted. I will run it through the computer but it will take a while
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*Vettel*: Acknowledged.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Ensign Vettel is working on decrypting the communications console. It may take some time.
 
<FCO_Vasquez> ::gives the AXO an encouraging smile::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: The Romulans are hailing.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::puts it on screen::
  
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::stands again::
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: Lieutenant. We have decided that you are telling the truth, even if you are not saying much.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: If I had anything concrete to give you, I would, Commander. Thank you for your understanding.
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: I am under orders to return to the Praetor. We will take our leave of you now, but don't think for a second that we won't be watching your presence inside the Empire.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::watches the viewscreen::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
COM: Romulans: Kess: Understandable, Commander. Once we're settled here, we'll continue on our mission; the Federation remains committed to assisting the Romulan Empire .
 
Commander Kess:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: ...Thank you. We will be in contact if there are any further questions. Jolan'Tru. ::cuts the channel::
 
ACTION: The Warbirds take up formation and jump to warp.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: It is somewhat unsettling that we still don't know the motives behind any of what happened here.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::puts the Romulan ships departing in viewscreen::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: It is. We can't afford to wildly guess, though. Let me know as soon as they crack that encryption.
 
<COMPUTER>Bridge: Emergency broadcast from the U.S.S. Kraken on Priority channel one.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
Computer: On screen.
 
<ACO_Cmdr_Idrani>::steps out of the head, his blue face green::
 
<CO_Cmdr_Aan>COM: Scimitar: Scimitar this is the U.S.S. Kraken. We are under attack by separatist forces. Requesting immediate assistance!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods::
 
<ACO_Cmdr_Idrani>::looks up and returns to the Bridge:: COM: Kraken: USS Kraken, this is the Scimitar. We are adjusting our course and are en route!
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::loses the color in her face:: Out Loud: Henry's ship... ::gets a sudden fire in her eyes::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up at the viewscreen and the request for assistance, then down at the AXO.::Self: Henry? Another lost love?

End MISSION

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