Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11303.18

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager

			and	Captain Lyon
				Starfleet HQ Liaison

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control

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

Sophie Wakeling		as	[CTO] Ensign Feyna
				Chief Tactical Officer

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Officer

Absent:
None

Last time on the Scimitar: The Scimitar crew has been on shore leave on Earth for almost 10 days, the new crew have settled in and they are anticipating new orders to be sent soon.

	Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part I	

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::checks the moorings and docking permissions, still getting used to the new console::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::at her station, looking over supply reports::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::sat on a bio-bed, legs dangling over the side::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::is analysing the response data from her security team drills::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::watches the CMO at work, having only briefly spoken to her since she came on board::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::in Sickbay, reviewing the XO's chart as she stands by his bio-bed::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::clears her throat:: XO: OK... so... ::falls silent again as she reads further, a little uncomfortable with the XO watching her::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sighs with displeasure at the numbers:: Self: Maybe I've come to expect too much from people with specialist training.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::raises an eyebrow at Lee:: CMO: How does it look?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO/CTO: I do believe we are ready to depart. Re-supply is finished.

CO Capt Rome says:
::opens the comm:: *Bridge*: Bridge, prepare the ship for takeoff. I will be there shortly.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: We have our full complement of limes and rum?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::puts the CO's comm on speakers::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Aye, we do.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::is tempted to say "Blue?", but resists. She's not say "sort of pink-ish with a few dark speckles" if she was asked this by a Trill patient:: XO: Well, you have healed well, but I'm concerned over your long term recovery. I'll expect you back in here regularly for sessions in the anti-grav unit. You will need a lot of work yet, sir. ::looks up::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: Outstanding.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
*CO*: Supplies and personnel are ready. We should be ready to depart in a few minutes.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Overhears Sumner, and cracks a short-lived smile:: FCO: Tequila?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods grimly:: CMO: Unfortunately. But at least that'll give us time to get to know one another. Welcome on board.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
CTO: Psh, not before vodka. At any rate, it's an old sailing reference; limes to stave off scurvy, rum in lieu of fresh water.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
FCO: We can't have tequila instead of rum? Just this once? We'd still be using the limes.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: Thank you, sir. ::smiles gently:: XO: Oh! and... you'll need this ::steps away, picks up a crutch and steps back over to XO again:: XO: For a while at least. You're not at full strength. This will help you get around the bridge without tiring yourself out too much.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::listens to the exchange between CTO and FCO and wonders if she should give her opinion about Terran drinks... better not.::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hands the crutch over::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
CTO: If you're drinking with me, there's no tequila in sight.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles again, and looks over at the flight officer:: FCO: You're on for that, Lieutenant.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::returns the smile, wondering when the Ensign got so friendly::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks back at her PADD, a little proud of herself for attempting to be part of the crew::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands up, making use of the crutch:: CMO: Thank you. So, what are your medical orders?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Are you set to depart when the Captain gives the order?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Loses the smile again, when she remembers the state of the mostly new security team::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: Yup; one press of a button clears the moorings, and we're ready to go.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
Self: Damn Hirogen

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::clears her throat, and looks at the XO again uncertainly:: XO: Well, sir, Commander... light duty. Half shifts. The second you feel drained, and you will, you contact me. This will take patience and time, you can't bull your way through it. ::steps back:: XO: That said, I'm sure you're dying to get out of Sickbay, so... ::waves her arm ineffectually at the door out, realizes it's in the opposite direction and drops her hand back to her side in embarrassment:: XO: I'll er.. see you out.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods and sits back:: FCO/CTO: Then all we need is his word, then. We are much more useful out there than here waiting.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: Doesn't hurt us to catch our breath, lieutenant.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Shakes her head:: OPS: With all the new crew, with them not quite working as a seamless team yet, I worry that we aren't really fully prepared for being out there yet. Not with the threat that awaits us.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Yes, I'll do minimal duty for a while, not that Captain Rome will be happy to hear it.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
OPS/FCO: Those damn Hirogen.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO/CTO: I understand the need to be prepared. But this invasion of Federation space is costing lives by the minute.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
FCO/OPS: If they hadn't killed what seems like half the crew, we'd be in a better condition.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::takes a deep breath and walks slowly with the XO across Sickbay:: XO: Well, if he protests... send him down to me I'll... ::decides that's not a pleasant prospect and shuts her mouth:: XO: I'm sure you'll manage.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::closes her eyes:: CTO: It wasn't half the crew. It was terrible enough without adding hyperbole.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CTO: We underestimated their technology and their drive.

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps out onto the Bridge:: All: Where is Doctor Lee?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::lets out a chuckle:: CMO: Thank you Doctor Lee. ::heads to the exit slowly:: I believe you're wanted on the bridge, so maybe you'll join me?

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Sickbay?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks over to the arriving Captain and his unexpected question:: CO: Sickbay I believe.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks at the chrono as he sits down::

ACTION: A blinky light flashes on the OPS console, indicating an incoming transmission.
 
CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Was about to respond to Sumner, but sees the CO enter, and holds her tongue::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Incoming transmission, Captain.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::nods:: XO: Yes sir. I'll just... ::disappears back into Sickbay, doors swoosh closed, leaving XO on his own in the hallway. Reappears seconds later with a PADD:: XO: OK. ::smiles nervously::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::does so::

ACTION: The liaison from SFHQ appears on the screen.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks up to the screen for a second, and then double takes as she recognises the face on screen::

SFLiaison Capt Lyon says:
@COM: CO: Good day, Captain Rome. Glad to see the Scimitar in Earth orbit again.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks to the turbolift:: CMO: Seleya... isn't that where York is assigned?

CO Capt Rome says:
COM: SFHQ: It has been a while. ::smiles::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Holds her breath for a short moment, before slowly, carefully controlling her breathing to not show any reaction::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::follows her new XO, not sure what to make of him, but hoping he's less generally terrifying than her last XO:: XO: Yes sir. ::falls silent and looks around, uncomfortable:: XO: He and I were assigned for the duration of a medical mission. Lucky for you we had just completed it and... ::eyes widen:: XO: Not... "lucky" maybe but, well, em...

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Relax, Lieutenant. No need to be scared of command here. My door is always open. ::smiles as he enters the turbolift:: I remember York from his time here.

SFLiaison Capt Lyon says:
@COM: CO: And sadly it has come to an end. You will receive orders shortly that will order you Eta Ceta to investigate possible sightings of our enemy. Proceed there with all haste, I'm transmitting your orders as soon as this conversation is over.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods gravely:: COM: SFHQ: Captain, the Scimitar is ready for whatever they throw at her. We won't be caught with our pants down again.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::is listening to the conversation, but not really looking at the screen. She only glances up when she senses Feyna's reaction, but then returns to checking the latest report from the power allocation::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::feigns relaxation by breathing again, but manages little else:: XO: Yes sir. Relaxing now... ::smiles weakly:: XO: Commander York is a good man. ::nods a little:: XO: He taught me a lot. I hope I do him justice here.

SFLiaison Capt Lyon says:
@::the corners of Lyon's mouth quirk:: COM: CO: Indeed, Captain. Report back your findings as soon as possible. Additional mission data will be attached to the orders.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at Saprin to begin undocking procedures::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Well, I remember he could be a bit... abrupt... but yes, he was a good officer. ::walks out onto the bridge::

CO Capt Rome says:
COM: SFHQ: Understood. Scimitar out.

ACTION: The screen fades as Lyon seems to be looking at someone on the bridge. 

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::steps out after the XO, hugging the PADD as she walks before stopping and looking around, her arms dropping to her side, taking in the bridge for a moment::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::silently nods back and contacts the starbase to begin undocking procedures::

CO Capt Rome says:
::glances at the turbolift, seeing Thalev limp out:: XO: Commander.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::disengages the moorings and waits for undocking permission before looking to the turbolift, giving Thalev a warm smile::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Reporting for duty, Captain. ::walks down fast as he can to the command area::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Is looking at the screen as it fades out, feeling some trepidation towards the future of her place on the Scimitar::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::follows Idrani with her eyes for a while and then back to her console::

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Great, sit down. Have Feyna bring you coffee. ::turns to the Doctor:: CMO: Doctor Lee. I believe I asked you here at the beginning of this shift.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Go easy, the delay was my fault. ::pauses:: Right, first order of business. ::turns to the front:: FCO: Lieutenant Sumner.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Hears her name mentioned by Rome as she draws her gaze from the blank view screen:: CO: I can what... Sir?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hangs back, not sure if she should step forward right away:: CO: Yes sir, I know sir. ::eyes the XO:: CO: I was just finishing up with Commander Idrani's check-out...

CO Capt Rome says:
::motions for Doctor Lee to take the third chair:: XO: Ah yes. ::turns to Sumner::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
XO: Moorings cleared, and we have permission to depart, Commander.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Thank you. Front and center, please.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::steps forward without a word, and enters the command centre, flipping down the extra seat and sitting down fast, watching the XO worriedly::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks back at him for a moment, a confused look on her face as she stands and moves before the Command chairs::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Your advice during our time in Romulan space, your unwavering dedication to duty, and how admirably you performed your duties make me very happy to promote you to full Lieutenant, effective immediately. ::lifts his hands, balancing the crutch under his armpit, and changes her pips with a smile::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::beams up at him for a moment, completely surprised:: XO: I-... thank you sir!

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::feels like she's been invited to a class that she knows no-one at, only for it to turn into a party instead::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::glances up at the CO as he speaks and starts considering the paperwork that she will have to take care of::

CO Capt Rome says:
::crosses his legs and leans back in the chair:: FCO: Congratulations Lieutenant Sumner, I hear your well on your way on the command track....but now, I need you to take us to Eta Ceta, warp 8.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::smiles:: FCO: Keep it up. ::steps to his chair and takes a seat::

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles at the FCO::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::wonder if this promotion means she'll have to be the one buying the drinks when she and Sara finally go out::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::smiles at Thalev, then Captain Rome:: CO: Yes, sir! ::sits down and pilots them out of space dock, setting a course for Eta Ceta::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks down at her PADD, trying to not feel like the last targ at a Klingon wedding::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::balances the crutch against the side of his chair:: CO: Eta Ceta?

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: New orders from HQ. We are to report on possible Vroa activity.

CO Capt Rome says:
::turns to his left:: CMO: Doctor, your report?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks over from her station to the command circle, not feeling particularly happy to have the new CMO is such a close unguarded position to Rome, and decides to keep an eye on her::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Damned Vroa. Why does everyone and everything want a piece of the Federation?

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::clears space dock, and engages the warp engines::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: Initiating the warp drive.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::stands up too fast, the chair flipping up behind her:: CO: Yes, Captain. ::glances around the bridge:: CO: Em, the Vroa... they appear to be genetically fluid, captain. ::doesn't look at him directly, remembering the last time she had to give a speech in front of an entire senior staff::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::wonders why the Captain is giving the CMO such a hard welcome::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: It'll make them incredibly difficult to identify, even after careful analysis.

CO Capt Rome says:
::leans farther back and watches the young woman, so far not impressed::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::As quickly as the CMO stands, Feyna's hand rests on her sidearm, ready to respond if necessary::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::decides to get up again, sitting is uncomfortable:: OPS: Lieutenant, good to see you're well.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: It appears that their DNA is receptive to any level of manipulations, giving them the ability to change form and become...well, anything organic, really. I... we don't know much, yet, sir. the scans we have from the Seleya were medical scans at best. We didn't delve very deep. ::feels like this is going as badly as last time. Just waits for the crew to start dropping off into a deadly sleep around her like they did on the Seleya::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods as he listens to her report:: CMO: I want you to work with Sciences, find ways to penetrate their...manipulations. And even kill them.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Puts her PADD down quietly, and puts herself on full alert with the innocent docile looking woman - they are usually the dangerous ones::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::swallows hard, speaking quietly:: CO: Aye...

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
CMO: Do we know if they have a, er... normal form? Or are they similar to the Founders?

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: We have some records of their normal form, yes.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Saprin, can you open the file please.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::puts the information on screen::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Refuses to relax until there is more distance between Rome and the new senior officer::

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::glances briefly to the Captain, making a mental note::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::moves back to his chair and sits down, but gets up again right away as it's too painful::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
FCO: Well, they have a form we would assume is their type specimen, but we can't be certain.

FCO LtJG Sumner says:
::gives a brief, concerned look to Thalev before looking over the information on the screen::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hands her PADD to OPS, to load the image into the screen::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::takes the padd and connects it to the computer::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Notices Idrani struggling out of the corner of her eye, but has learnt enough to realise that her assistance wouldn't be appreciated::

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Is there some sort of test that we could do, liking to the blood samples taken during the Dominion war?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes twitch in the CTO's direction and away again very fast, more uptight than before::

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Sorry, am I straining your attention?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles benignly at the CMO, without removing her hand from the phaser::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::leans on the crutch, covering some discomfort::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: No, sir... ::notices the move to the phaser and moves away from the CTO, back towards the CO:: CO; Not at all... I suspect that there may be a clue to their discovery in their ability to manipulate their DNA. Perhaps a sample can be made to alter on command, where more... stable DNA, like yours or mine would not.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::needs to have a chat with the Captain when they get a chance::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods:: CMO: Good, I want you to work on that theory. Use whatever resources you need.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sighs internally as she realises her motion has sent the medical officer back closer to the Captain::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::bumps the CO with his crutch as he walks past::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks up at Thalev::

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Are you alright Thalev? ::shows genuine concern::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::nods, clearing her suddenly very dry throat:: CO: We'll need authentic samples, ideally. But I'll work with what data I have for now. ::wants to faint::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::had nudged him on purpose to give Rome a brief knowing look telling him to not be so hard on the CMO:: CO: Sorry, Captain. Just got to get used to the crutches.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles briefly:: CMO: Good. Now, I assume you and your officers have settled in? ::motions for her to sit down

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::gives the CMO a supportive look as he walks back to his chair::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Tries hard to catch Rome's eye, and subtly shake her head::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::sees the CTO and cuts that off before Rome would devour her:: CTO: Ensign, what's the status of the fighter wings after the last battle?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
CO: Yes sir, thank you sir. We have Sickbay in order, and we know where everything is, now.... ::takes half a step forward, pauses, then just goes for it, and takes the last few steps down to the flip-seat, sitting down gingerly::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::cringes as he takes another step which is more painful than he expected, but covers it well::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks over the CMO's file carefully::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks over at Idrani, trying to have a whole conversation about security with a look::  CTO: We are operational.

CO Capt Rome says:
CMO: Good. Book me a physical. I'm well overdue. ::turns his attention back to the viewscreen::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::glances over at the XO, concern on her young face::

PAUSE MISSION

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