Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11211.26

Starring:
	
Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

			And	[EO] Lieutenant Commander Marc Spencer

			And	Tholian (no name)

C.J. Short		as	[AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Acting Executive Officer

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

			And	[FCO] Naychev

Absent:

Andrew James		as	[ACO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				Acting Commanding Officer

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

Last time on the Scimitar: The Command staff and a few select individuals take on a daring mission deep into Romulan space onboard a captured Vendori warbird, their mission: to uncover a Section 31 operative in the Praetor's inner circle...who they inadvertantly helped place there. First leg of the journey takes them to the Azure Nebula, a vast nebula on the borders of both the Federation and the Klingon empire, to receive a proper military transponder. As the Captain rests, the rest of the senior crew are to meet their mysterious benefactor and retrieve the item

	Begin mission: "In wolf’s clothing" - Part 2	

OPS Lt Saprin:
::at her station on the bridge of the warbird, still getting familiar with the controls::
 
<FCO Naychev>
::at the helm::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
FCO: Time to destination?
 
<FCO Naychev>
AXO: Five minutes until we reach the nebula ma'am.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::swivels his chair around, not used to such uncomfortable bridge seats:: AXO: Ma'am, I am not certain how well our cloak will operate in there.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::uses long range sensors to scan the nebula ahead::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: We'll be finding out. Make sure the shields are ready if it fails.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: Yes ma'am.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Anything interesting out there, Lieutenant?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I am getting readings from the nebula. It is mostly oxygen and argon, with trace amounts of theta-xenon and sirillium. Sirillium is highly flammable.
 
ACTION: The blue nebula grows ever so large as the cloaked warbird flies towards its outer layer
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Fantastic. Work with Naychev to avoid any pockets of the stuff.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::sees his console light up and digs around for the PADD with the loosely translated manual::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks over to the EO::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: With such small amounts we may not be able to detect all pockets, but certainly the more dangerous ones
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::smiles sheepishly at the first Officer::
 
<FCO Naychev>
All: Weird. We are losing speed. Impulse is down to 56%
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
FCO: Ahh...that's it. Thank you.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::gives a patient smile before look to the helm:: FCO/EO: Is this a mechanical problem or environmental?
 
<FCO Naychev>
EO: But ... why?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: Our power is still at 100% so it must be the engine itself.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
ALL: Alright, from what I'm seeing here it's the heavier gases, they're clogging up the impulse manifolds...there should be a way around it, but...sorry, I need more time.
 
<FCO Naychev>
::shrugs at the AXO and turns to his console trying to fiddle with the engine controls::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: Is something wrong with the deflector?
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
Self: Damn you Marc.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO/EO: We could try to increase deflector output. To shove the gases away from the engines.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: Commander... ::leans towards the EO:: We're all fumbling in the dark here. Take a breath, and focus on the task at hand; no need to berate yourself.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: Hmm, what? No, no. Working perfectly. The main deflector only protects the ship's hull from elements during faster than light speeds from the front and sides.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::smiles nervously:: AXO: Yes ma'am. Sorry.
 
<FCO Naychev>
::brings the ship to a halt:: AXO: We arrived at the coordinates.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
All: But I like the idea, we could stop a lot of the gases from interfering with boosting power to the deflector.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::runs a sensor sweep of the area::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods some:: All: Now we wait, I guess.
 
SCENE: The viewscreen starts showing signs of static and distortions.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I am detecting only one ship but it is out of sensor range. The gases severely diminish our sensor capabilities.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::turns a lever and taps in a code whilst reading from his PADD::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::watches the viewscreen::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Drop cloak and raise shields. Might help to let them know we're here.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and taps her console:: AXO: Cloak dropped, raising shields.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: Curious, our impulse engines have gone up to 75% power once the cloak was dropped.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: And shields are functional.
 
ACTION: Incoming hail
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: Can you tell if there's something wrong with the cloak's power draw?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: We are being hailed. On speakers. ::taps the console::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: Apparently there is a problem inside the nebula sir, on our journey here, we experienced no such faults.
 
ACTION: A loud screeching and klicking noise can be heard over the speakers, and moments later the UT kicks in and reads in a monotone: "About time. I have been waiting here for six hours."
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::shakes his head and lowers the volume as his ears are ringing::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up at the universal translator readings::All: He is speaking Tholian. I would imagine that is the species of our speaker.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::flinches at the screech:: COM: Contact: Apologies for the delay; we're still getting used to the ship. We're ready to receive the transponder at your convenience. ::looks to OPS:: OPS: Be ready to lower shields.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Aye... but you should know. As they are approaching, we are getting more accurate readings. The vessel is definitely a Tholian web weaver.
 
ACTION: The screeching and clicking continues
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::turns his chair:: AXO: You should note that according to my console, the Tholians are noted to be "deceitful beings"
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: Coming from Romulans too.
 
ACTION: The translater speaks: "I am ready to transport the goose. You tell Suder that this concludes our....friendship. I owe her nothing now.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Shall I drop shields now?
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods to OPS to lower the shields:: COM: Tholian: I'll be sure to.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::drops shields::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::in a hushed voice:: FCO: Plot a course and set us on it as soon as transport is complete::
 
ACTION: The Tholian scans their vessel.
 
<FCO Nayche>
::nods::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: We are being scanned.
 
ACTION: A reddish transporter beam appears on the bridge, and as it dissolves a crate made out of some sort of crystal is left standing on the floor.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::motions to the FCO:: COM: Tholian: Thank you very much. Have a lovely day. ::motions for OPS to cut comms::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::reaches for a tricorder and starts scanning the crate:: All: Interesting, though not surprising.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::cuts coms::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Raise shields.
 
<FCO Naychev>
::starts moving the ship out of the nebula::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::taps her console:: AXO: Shields are up.
 
ACTION: The Tholian weaver moves off.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
FCO: Take us to the edge of the nebula, then hold. I want that transponder installed before we expose yourselves to Romulan sensors.
 
<FCO Naychev>
::looks at the transponder:: AXO: Er...sure. Perhaps Commander Spencer can help me?
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
All: I'm still figuring out how to open the damn thing.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: Curious, We are picking up faint weapons fire. From the exact direction that the Tholian Weaver was moving to.
 
<FCO Naychev>
::heads out of the nebula::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Something tells me our Tholian friend's gift wasn't appreciated by his comrades.
 
<FCO Naychev>
AXO: At the current trajectory and speed we will be at the edge of the nebula in three minutes.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
FCO: Very good.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Perhaps, or perhaps the Vendori don't like them either. We should get as much distance from them and this nebula as possible.
 
ACTION: Saprin can register stray transmissions in the nebula.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::frowns for a moment in thought:: OPS: Very well. Engage the cloak when we hit the edge of the nebula. FCO: Naychev, head towards the Praetor's suspected location once we're clear of the nebula, Warp 1. We want to take our time until the transponder is in.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I'm picking up a few stray ship to ship transmissions inside the nebula. We definitely have company here.
 
<FCO Naychev>
OPS/AXO: We are at the edge of the nebula.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: engaging cloak.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Any idea what they're saying?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Not sure yet. They seem to be in Klingon ... let me try to clean them up.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::furrows her brow, hoping there wasn't yet another wrinkle in all this::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: There seem to be at least three birds of prey involved.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::manages to open the crystal box:: FCO: I got it!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I got part of one message. It says:
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::speaks in her best emotionless vulcan voice:: AXO: "For the Glory of the Empire! I will wear his crystal carapace on my head" -followed by a big laugh - "Find his Vendori friends and destroy them"
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::takes the transponder out of the box, looking at all the stray wires and fuses and sighs:: AXO: I don't suppose he left us instructions?
 
<FCO Naychev>
EO: Great! Is it functioning?
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::holds it in his hands and raises an eyebrow at Naychev::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::walks briskly over to the right compartment and starts removing the old transponder, making note of what goes where::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::takes a deep breath and stands:: EO: I trust you to figure it out, Commander; we need that installed ASAP. OPS: Lieutenant, keep your eyes towards the nebula; I want to know if those Klingons pick up our trail. FCO: Helm, get ready for evasive maneuvers if necessary.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: We have four birds of prey coming our way. They will catch up in 2 minutes.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::suddenly wishes they'd brought some fighters with them:
 
<FCO Naychev>
AXO: Yes ma'am.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::tries to decide which wire to connect, his hyperspanner between his teeth::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: You have two minutes, Commander, before we're interrupted.
 
ACTION: The Warbird exits the outer layers of the nebula and is cleared for warp.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::spits out his hyperspanner:: AXO: There's always the cloak, sir.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
:jerks his hand back as an electric shock hits him:: Self: Not that one...
 
<FCO Naychev>
All: We cleared the nebula.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
FCO: Go to warp.
 
<FCO Naychev>
AXO: Engaging Warp 1 ::does so::
 
ACTION: The Warbird jumps to warp 1.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: They are slowing down. It seems they were able to detect our movements inside the nebula, regardless of the cloaking device. Outside they are blind.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Good. Work with the Commander and make sure that transponder is installed right. ::sits back down and looses a small sigh::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::sits in the floor with the device in his lap, only halfway through rewiring::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: I don't detect the Tholians anywhere anymore. I suppose they didn't make it.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods at the AXO and looks at Spencer, thinking he has it covered for now::

PAUSE MISSION

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