Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11210.01

Starring:

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

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

			And	[CSO] Ensign Arya Ix (USS Kraken)

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer / Acting Executive Officer
			
			And	[SO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (USS Kraken)

Also starring:

Rob Wright		as	[CO] Captain A'an Selzah (USS Kraken)

Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin  as	[XO] Lt. Commander Kesh' Suder (USS Kraken)

Peter Keegan		as	[CTO] Commander Nathan Darklighter (USS Kraken)

Absent:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

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

Last time on the Scimitar: The USS Scimitar responded to a distress call from the USS Kraken. With what seems like a civil war brewing in Romulan space, the two crews will now meet to plan their next course of action. The Scimitar senior staff have been invited to the Kraken.

Begin mission: "Trouble at Jevorim" - Part 1

ACTION: The Scimitar crew are beamed onto the Kraken.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::is standing in the TR ready to greet the Scimi crew::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::materializes in the transporter room of the Kraken and looks around::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::steps down from the transporter room and extends his hand:: K-XO: Commander. ::smiles:: Good to meet you, though the circumstances could be better.

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::looks around the transporter room and smiles politely at Commander Suder::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::takes hold of the ACO's hand and shakes it warmly with a smile:: ACO: A better sight I have never seen, captain. Welcome on board the Kraken.

K-SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::hums quietly to himself, looking over the Kraken's schematics in his office::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::smiles:: K-XO: I could get used to that sort of welcome. ::gestures:: K-XO: This is my acting executive officer, Lieutenant Sumner. ::turns:: and this is our Chief of Operations, Lieutenant Saprin.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::steps in place beside Idrani and Sumner:: K-XO: Greetings. ~~~XO: It is agreable to meet another betazoid~~~

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Steps out from behind Lt Sumner::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::on the bridge of the Kraken, looking over the latest sensor reports and waiting for the crew of the Scimitar::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-XO: And this is your newest crewmember - Commander Darklighter hitched a ride. I hope the bottle of Scotch he promised me will be forthcoming.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::nods to them both in turn:: AXO/OPS: Welcome aboard to you both. ::smiles spots Darklighter and raises an eyebrow, wondering why A'an's being replaced at CO so soon...::

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::steps towards Suder and holds out the offical PADD:: XO: Commander Darklighter....reporting for duty ma'am

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::looks curiously around, half expecting something else to break at any moment::

K-SO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::checks the time and sighs, setting his PADD aside and leaving his officer, on his way to the observation lounge::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::doesn't hide her surprise well:: K-CTO: Nathan... a surprise, indeed.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::transfers the latest reports from the planet surface to a PADD and sits back, wondering what is keeping them::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::glances at OPS:: ~~OPS: Lt. I'm sure we have a lot to discuss. Thank you for your part in coming to our aid.~~~ ::turns to the ACO:: ACO: Please, let me show you all to our Observation Lounge.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-XO/K-CTO: Ah, you've met. Well, that'll make the pleasantries a bit shorter. As much as I'd like to chit-chat and get to know each other, I think it best we discuss how we will proceed from here. ::nods politely::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::turns, waits for the door to open and gestures for the ACO and AXO to fall into step with her as she leads the way:: ACO: We were one lucky ship to have you in the area, as it were.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~XO: we were doing our job and I am glad we were in the area. I do enjoy visiting new ships and observe the latest technological advances. I am looking forward to get to know a bit of your ship.~~~

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-XO: I am pleased we were able to assist. Things in Romulan space have been.. ::pauses:: a challenge, to say the least.

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Studies his new surroundings while he follows the group::

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::follows Thalev and the Kraken's XO, observing the ship's interior; she hadn't been aboard an Intrepid before::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::chuckles:: ACO: Been shot at, insulted, and generally made to feel unwelcome. Seems a normal day at the office in the Romulan Star Emp- ::pauses:: -ire... or ::shrugs:: whatever they call it, now.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::decides she has waited long enough and gets up to head to the observation lounge::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
~~~OPS: You are welcome to look around, I'm sure. Co-ordinate with our OPS department, if you woudl like a tour. They can show you whatever hasn't been broken so far...~~~

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Sitting in the Kraken's Observation Lounge, waiting for the Scimitar's CO::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::nods as he enters the turbolift:: K-XO: It does feel better to have a friendly ship near by, that's for sure. This space, as my number one likes to point out, is making me paranoid.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::steps into a TL and waits for her followers to join her::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: I will be sure to do that, and perhaps give your operations officers a few tips ... ~~~

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::hides a smile at being called Thalev's "number one":: ACO/K-XO: It's starting to spread, too.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::leans against the TL wall:: TL: Observation Lounge ::smirks:: ACO: It's not paranoia if they're really after you. :: eyes K_CTO, wondering why her former CO is suddenly on board again::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::arrives at the observation lounge K-CO: Captain. ::takes a seat somewhere mid table::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
~~~OPS: How are you with super-glue? ::smirks inwardly::~~~

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::can't hide a genuine quick smile at the AXO::

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks at Suder in the corner of his eye for a moment then turns his gaze forward::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::nods to Ix as she walks in. ::  K-CSO:  Grab a seat Ensign, this might be the only rest we get for a while.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::catches the humor in Suder's voice and the betazoid part of her suddenly feels very homesick:: ~~~K-XO: I've had my encounters with wrecks. Hopefully the chairs in the observation lounge are not afflicted by the same problem~~~

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::exits the TL, and heads for the OBS Lounge:: K-CO: Captain A'an. ::gestures just behind her as she steps out of the way:: Captain Idrani, and his First Officer, Lt. Sumner... ::pauses::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::nods, regretting having sat before the CO's invitation. She looks towards the doors as Suder comes in::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
K-CSO: I'm glad your hear a bit early Ensign, I'd like to clear something just in case.  About SO Sumner....

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::continues:: K-CO: and, Lt. Saprin... and I believe you know Commander Darklighter...

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::nods to Captain A'an:: K-CO: Captain.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::in a low voice:: K-CO: Yes Captain ... but perhaps we should talk later. ::gets up to greet the guests::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::nods at the two Kraken officers as her name is mentioned::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Stops mid sentance and stands, offering his hand to all.:: ALL: Gentelmen, ladies, welcome to the Kraken.

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::walks in, hearing the name 'Sumner' and instantly adding 2 and 2 and remembering Henry Sumner was assigned to the Kraken:: K-CO: Captain A'an. ::walks over and offers his hand::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::acknowledges K-CSO's presence with a slight smile before standing aside to allow everyone greet each other::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::motions to the other chairs. :: ALL:  Please, have a seat.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::nods back at Suder and stands at attention until all the greetings are done::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::moves to midway down the table, to allow the crews mingle and stands in front of a chair, not pulling it out just yet::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::waits for Idrani to be the first to sit::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::used to sitting in his own Observation Lounge, he finds himself a little unsure with which chair to sit on, eventually choosing on the end opposite A'an::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::sits in the middle of the table, facing the Trill science officer who is still standing::

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::takes the seat immediately to Thalev's right, setting a PADD down in front of her::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ACO:  Well, first off, many thanks for the save Commander.  Our rescue and relief mission here has quickly turned into total chaos thanks to these power grabs.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::examines the ACO, wondering briefly how he lost one of his antennae. A break? Cauterizes by a disrupter blast? shakes her head to get herself back to the moment at hand::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::as the Scimitar crew sits, she does so as well::

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes his seat::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::stays standing to the last, then with a deep breath pulls the chair out gingerly and lowers herself...gently... onto it::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::a little aggrieved at being called Commander when he is acting Captain, but lets it go as there are bigger issues to deal with:: K-CO: I was saying to Commander Suder that we too have had our fill of challenges in Romulan space. Only glad we could assist.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: Everybody has the same question. I am waiting for the right moment to ask.~~~

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::can't help but raise an eyebrow at Suder::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods and smiles slightly to Darklighter, making a mental note to catch up to his former CO when the situation is less hectic.::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
~~~OPS: A prosthesis would not be a difficult thing to fashion. Is it recent?~~~

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::watches the K-XO with a mild look of concern on her face; had she been injured?::

ACTION: The K-XO's chair creaks slightly...

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: Not recent at all. I believe he chose not to wear a prosthetic, I actually think he is proud of it.~~~

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods to A'an and turns his attention back to the speaking ACO::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::goes to stand up reflexively, but catches herself and forces herself to stay put::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::stares for a moment at the vulcan-eared, betazoid-eyed officer in front of her with some curiosity. But then turns back to the ice-breaking conversation between the two Captains. They should get to business::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::finds herself thinking of nothing but her chair, so she stands up slowly and heads to the replicator, nonchalantly, like...::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO: Let's get right to it. We're both here in Romulan space. Starfleet command has given me a strong reminder that we are on a peaceful mission.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::orders a tray or glasses and a jug of water::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO: What's your situation here, and how can we assist?

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
Self: Peaceful and to pick up the broken pieces and use them in our favor...

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods.:: ACO: Us as well, which makes these flash fire skirmishes more than a little difficult to put out.

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::tries not to scoff at the term "peaceful mission"::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO:  My orders say that we are not the ones to be putting those fires out, Captain.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::carries the tray back, placing it in the middle of the long table::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::wonders if Idrani is implying the Kraken is responsible for getting themselves in the line of fire::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ACO:  Agreed, though a little hard to do when you’re in the middle of one.  Still, with this splinter faction on the run, I'm inclined to turn our focus to the disturbances on the ground.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::looks curiously at Idrani wishing she could tell him that they attacked first::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
ACO: But when your mission appears to be the fuel that is igniting that fire... It's a different side for the stick..

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::tries not to stare at the ACO's one remaining antenna:: ~~~OPS: It's just... distracting! How to you cope?~~~

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO/K-XO: Oh, don't get me wrong. I'd likely have done the same thing in your position. My point is that the brass think differently than us and we need to be careful where we tread from here in.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::helps herself to some water, shaking her head::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: Vulcan genes.~~~

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ACO:  Agreed. That being said, we may need your obvious firepower to resolve this local issue.  I'm thinking more as a deterrent than direct intervention.  Its always been a lot easier to get people to pay attention when you’re the one with the biggest stick in my experience.

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::feels a strong urge to comment on the fact that they had a saboteur on board, but says nothing::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::smirks at OPS's comment, before turning her head to look at AXO suspiciously::

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::nods:: K-CO: Agreed. We'll be ready if the Vendori come back. And how can we assist on the surface?

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ALL:  That’s the million credit question, we need to get an idea of what’s happening down there.  ::Turns to Kesh::  K-XO:  I don't supposed we've gotten anything from the civilians we beamed up on who's behind this coup attempt on the surface?

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
::smiles at the thought of the fighters being flying sticks::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::eyes up her counterpart from the Scimitar:: ~~~OPS: What's she hiding?~~~

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: Sara Sumner has many secrets. But the one she is most concern about was a sabotage attempt by a federation ambassador onboard the Scimitar. It is still being investigated.~~~

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ACO:  Let me bring you up to speed on what we know so far....

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO/K-XO: I should also point out that Admiral Nagamuri who had previously been giving us our orders in Romulan space was found murdered earlier today. ::looks grim:: K-CO: Yes, please do.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks over at the K-CO, momentarily distracted by her conversation with OPS:: K-CO: Oh... nothing concrete. Confusion, rumours, a lot of half-truths, whether they realise it or not. I have the Counsellor down there now.

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Hits the main display to show the scans of the Praetors compound and the fighting around it. ::K-XO:  Good, we need to get an idea of what’s happened to the Praetor before this spirals completely out of control.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::is still standing off to one side, close enough to the K-CO to appear as if this is her regular perch::

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks at Suder, then A'an, then back to Suder and narrows his eyes for a second but just shakes his head::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
~~~OPS: Is it something I should worry about?~~~ ::looks at OPS directly for the first time since they started "chatting"::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::returns the stare::~~~K-XO: The whole of Starfleet and the Federation should worry about it. But not us in particular. We combed the Scimitar. She is as secure as we can have her.~~~~

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Stops a moment at the news of the admirals assassination, but continues.::  ALL:  When we first arrived, we received a message from the local Praetors office that their offices were under siege, then lost the transmission.  Upon making orbit, we were contacted by a Romulan Warbird and given our landing co-ordinates to begin our relief efforts.

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::listens intently to A'an::

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::glances at Darklighter, the new tactical officer and the way he looks at Aan and Suder. He must have been their senior officer at some point ...::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::looks like she's listening to K-CO:: ~~~OPS: Who was the Ambassador working for?~~~ ::flicks her fringe out of her eyes with her hand and folds her arms again:

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
::listens to the K-CO::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
All:  We offered our assistance in the matter of the Praetor, but were rebuffed.  In keeping with our misson orders, we made a note of the incident in our reports and began our relief efforts, but immediately came under fire from unknown parties on the ground.  At the same time, the local defense net was reinitiated and closed off our access to cont

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
~~~K-XO: We do not know. It is not even clear where we can begin investigating. The Ambassador has killed himself~~~

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ALL: Surface.  My CSO and her team were able to disable the defense net and reestablish contact with the surface and we were forced to beam our teams out along with several locals injured in the fighting.  We were attempting to find out what the situation on the ground was when that splinter faction showed up and, well, you know the rest from there

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::finishes her glass of water and plays around with her PADD in case anyone wants specifics::

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
::lowers her head in disappointment, would have loved a chance to get some info out of this ambassador:: ~~~OPS: Thank you, Leeana. I hope this all resolves itself to the Scimitar's satisfaction.~~~

Host ACO_Cmdr_Idrani says:
K-CO: So I suggest we beam teams down again. One to see what happened to the governor and another for the relief efforts.

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
ACO/All:  In short, were flying blind on who's in charge on the surface, and we've been forbidden to intervene directly with the situation concerning the Praetor.

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::looks at Suder and nods in acknowledgement without a word or thought::

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
ACO/K-CO: We'll need to find out what infrastructure remains for distributing supplies, if any. Otherwise, we'll need to make fabricating one our priority.

K-CSO_Ens_Ix says:
::hopes she can go to the surface again. There is still much she can learn there::

OPS_Lt_Saprin says:
::considers for a moment the thought of going on an away team and expects her senior officers have the good sense not to send her::

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods:: ACO:  I agree, the situation on the surface has deteriorated to the point that we can’t perform our mission without direct intervention to determine make it safe for our people and the locals.

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::shrugs and states out loud:: All: If they fired first then rules of engagement would suggest we can take our gloves off now

K-CTO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks around:: All: If we're so inclined that is...

Host K_CO_Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods at Darklighter.:: ALL:  With no clear government in charge, we have to determine whose in control despite the warbird commanders insistence.

Host AXO_LtJG_Sumner says:
K-CTO: If they come back, I can assure you we'll be ready for them.

K-XO_LtCmdr_Suder says:
All: A desperate people in a dangerous time may be too much even for two ships to handle.

End MISSION

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