Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11303.25

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager
			and	Computer

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 Joanne Feyna
				Chief Tactical Officer

Robert Wright		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Hret 
				Chief Science Officer

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Officer
			and	Nurse Dar
			
Absent:
None

Last time on the Scimitar: The Scimitar is still two days from Eta Ceta to investigate Vroa sightings. Commander Idrani's implant is slowly deteriorating, the Hirogen having caused more damage than initially determined. Will this be a problem for their mission?

	Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part II	

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Stands on the bridge at tactical::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::sitting at her console, with the ship at yellow alert as the Captain ordered::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::eyes the navigation sensors closely::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Waits for the turbo lift to arrive at the bridge::  Self: Deep breaths chap, you'll be fine...not your first rodeo...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::checks her console to ensure that all torpedo tubes are loaded::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::in his chair on the bridge::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::goes over power allocation once more, as she has done once per hour since the Scimitar left dock. It is unlikely to have changed but given the situation she doesn't want to risk it::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::in Sickbay, trying to get her chair level in her office::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Ensures that the tactical team are on standby, and stationed in areas most likely to be targeted by intruders::

CO Capt Rome says:
::goes over the report from Captain Lyon once more as he sips his Raktajino::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Self: Just won't... stay straight! ::fiddles with the controls, and watches the chair list to the other side::

CO Capt Rome says:
::checks the chronometer on his desk:: Self: What is it with these new officers and tardiness.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::sets the console to alert her if something out of the ordinary appears on sensors, and turns to face the XO:: XO: Commander, I have a, er... tactical suggestion.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::has heard that before in a different setting, but covers a grin:: FCO: Yes, Lieutenant?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CTO: I have been reprogramming the power allocation system. If we go to red alert you should get full power to weapons 47 milliseconds faster.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Steps off the turbo lift as it opens, looks about the bridge then moves to the XO:: XO: Pardon me Commander, I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the Akira class bridge layout. Could you point me in the direction of the Captains Ready Room? I hate to keep him waiting...

FCO Lt Sumner says:
XO: What do you know about the concept of fire ships?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::extends a hand to the CSO, and forces himself up onto his feet with his crutch:: CSO: Welcome on board, Lieutenant. ::gestures:: He's in there.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns back to the FCO:: FCO: Not much.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::gives up with a frustrated grunt, kicks the chair, watching it wobble::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Shakes the XO's hand vigorously.:: XO: Thank you Commander, I hope to be as much help as possible. Well then, can't keep the captain waiting can we? ::heads to the door of the ready room and chimes the door::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
OPS: Lieutenant, that definitely helps! Anything to cut our response time.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods:: CTO: Do inform me if you have additional suggestions.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
XO: Well, on Earth, during the age of sailing, it was a common tactic to load an auxiliary craft with combustibles, set them on fire, and send them into enemy vessels.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: And you have an idea of how we can do something similar?

CO Capt Rome says:
Door: Enter!

CTO Ens Feyna says:
OPS: When I come up with some, you'll be the first, or maybe the second, to know.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
XO: I do... ::glances off to the side, wondering if she really wants to suggest this:: We could take our auxiliary wing of fighters and load them with explosives and all the torpedoes they can carry, and we, uh... warp them into the Vroa ships.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Steps inside and moves to the CO's desk.:: CO: Lieutenant Junior Grade H'ret, reporting as instructed Captain. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance sir.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow, tries to figure out what she meant, fails and shrugs, going back to work::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CO: Despite the circumstance, I hope our collaboration proves fruitful.  ::Smiles widely, showing many teeth.::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Um. Have you familiarized yourself with your department and the ship? It's not as grand as a Sovereign I know, but it will surprise you.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::walks out of her office, arms folded, sighing. Dar: We need new furniture... ::moves into her Science Lab, to check on progress.::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Do you think such an extreme tactic is necessary? ::sits back down uncomfortably::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::leans in over a microscope, peering at the results:: Sel: Hmmm...

FCO Lt Sumner says:
XO: According to our intel, Vroa shields are extremely heavy. Our phasers are practically useless, and torpedoes are inefficient. They also recover quickly.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CO: Oh! Well, I'm sure the Akira class has its own charms sir. I'm admittedly not as familiar with the design, but I'll get up to speed in a jiffy. As to my station and the information on our current adversary, I've been poring over everything we have since day one. I'm ready and rearing to go sir.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods:: FCO: Prepare some of the fighters. As a last resort, it might prove useful.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Lab Tech: More power...

CO Capt Rome says:
::sneezes::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::feels the need to laugh maniacally, but restrains herself::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::nods, and sends an order to the fighter bay, silently thanking Henry's last message::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: We are nearing our destination, I want you to work with tactical and try and figure out what awaits us.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Keeps an eye on the internal sensors of the ready room, to ensure nothing untoward occurs with the newly assigned Science Officer::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Nods.:: CO: Understood sir, I'll snap to it immediately. With your permission?

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Yes, fine. Also, I believe Doctor Lee is working on a theory on how to detect Vroa infiltrators. See if you can help her in any way. I believe you know her from your time on the Seleya.

CO Capt Rome says:
::stands up:: CSO: Shall we? ::fights the urge to sneeze and feels his left eye starting to itch::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CO: Oh yes sir, she and I got along swimmingly. I'll contact her immediately. ::nods and follows the Captain to the door and back onto the bridge::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Very good.

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps out onto the Bridge:: XO: Report.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::glances towards the ready room door as it opens::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::moves around the bridge for a moment, then spots his station. :: Self: Ahh! Here we go...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Watches the ready room door, as the Captain exits it, resisting putting her hand on her sidearm::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Everything running smoothly, Sir. Also, we're fitting some of the fighters in case we need to use them as weapons. ::grimaces::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::fiddles with a few dials, waving for a lab tech to get her more coffee. This is taking some work:: Dar: I need samples. We can't just work on the assumption that that one set of scans the Seleya got are accurate. And I can't work with a half-guessed-at base material... ::sighs takes the coffee with a smile of thanks:: Dar: Keep it up, will you?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::stands up::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Monitors the work being done on the fighters through her console::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::sets up his consoles, then looks around for the CTO.:: Ahh! A moment if you please, Ensign? The Captain wanted me to liaise with you and try to determine what were heading into... Do you have the particulars on our current orders?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::steps out of the lab and into Sickbay proper:: *CTO*: Em, Lee to Tactical...? ::isn't sure who's on right now::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands up, leaning strongly on his crutch:: CO: As you're back on the bridge, I think I need to get to Sickbay.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Anything the matter?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Nods at the science officer seriously, and sends the requested information to Hret's console::  CSO: I have sent you a synopsis of our current preparations Lieutenant. ::Starts to feel a little itchiness at the back of her throat::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: More of the same, Sir.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::gives a worried glance towards Thalev::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
*CMO*: Feyna here.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Go, have Lee check you out.

CO Capt Rome says:
::takes his seat:: FCO: ETA?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods and walks to the turbo lift::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Roughly 48 hours, Captain.

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: What is our current speed?

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CTO: I was thinking, I can try to adjust our sensors to create overlapping scans to actually measure the changes in the density of the space dust in the immediate area. Anything as large as a ship will create massive changes, its won't give us a pinpoint on their location, but it should give us their general location.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Warp 8, Sir.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::leans into the wall of the turbo lift as the pain intensifies::

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: Fine, have Engineering ready in case we need to exceed that speed.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Anything on the board from Eta Ceti?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CSO: Sounds like something worth attempting. Do you have the resources you need?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CTO*: Oh! Good! ::smiles despite CTO not being able to see her:: *CTO*: I was hoping you'd be able to send me down any latest Intel we may have on these creatures... I need to check a few things? Medical... things? ::clears her throat:: *CTO*: Yea...

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::sends the order to Engineering::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::doubles over with the pain and writhes on the floor::

CO Capt Rome says:
::activates his seat's console and goes through readiness reports::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CTO:  Absolutely! I'll make the proper adjustments and then you can set our weapons systems to take advantage. It'll be just a tick.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::taps his badge:: *CMO*: Doctor... medical emergency ::manages to gasp the words out::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Hops back to his station and sets about adjusting the secondary sensor array, whistling to himself as he does.::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::raises eyebrows:: *XO*: On my way! ::grabs her med kit and exits Sickbay:: Computer: Locate Commander Idrani!

CO Capt Rome says:
::wipes his nose discretely, then looks up as the new officer starts whistling::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sends down the appropriate medical information for Lee to examine:: *CMO*: I have sent the related documentation to your office. Is there anything else you may require?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: If you are referring to communications sir, it has been unexpectedly quiet. Nothing about the Vroa after the initial reports. It is as if the incident was a hit and run. Which is not like other reported Vroa encounters.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hears the monitors behind her going insane as she leaves Sickbay::

Computer says:
CMO: Deck 4.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Not remotely, no.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Moves his head in time to his tune.:: Whispered to himself: Hold on to that feeling...

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::spots XO, skids to a halt, dropping to her knees expertly and skidding the last few feet:: XO: Commander! ::whips open her tricorder and starts to scan::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks up from his reports:: OPS: What is in that system? Let's look at their motivation, what could they need from there?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Perhaps their mission in Eta Ceti was different from their more regular "kill all aliens" strategy.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles:: OPS: Exactly.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods:: CO: I will put the general information on screen. ::puts an image of the planet to begin with::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::leans back:: XO: Hang on! ::makes way for orderlies with an anti-grav lift:: XO: Can you hear me?

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Run me through it.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: I'm hanging, Doctor... ::on his side::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::makes some final adjustments to his sensors, then transfers the sensors data stream to Feyna::  CTO: That should do it, it should give you at least a few seconds warning, assuming they get within that range. It's pretty short but better than nothing.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: Pain in the same place? ::trots along beside the anti-grav lift as the XO is carted into Sickbay:: Orderlies: Biobed Two... ::points::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Yeah. ::starts drifting into unconsciousness::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
Self: Now then, Dr. Lee....

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks at her console for the results of the data stream:: CSO: Seconds could be the advantage we need in a tactical situation.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Moves back to his console and toggles his combadge.:: *CMO*: H'ret to Dr. Lee, I do hope I haven't caught you at a bad time?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Dar: 3cc's quadroline... ::watches the nurse administer the resuscitative medication:: XO: Stay with me, now.. c'mon... ::activates the biobed's scanner array, to get a better picture::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::as she relays the information and some related images to the screen:: CO: Eta Ceti is an M class planet, distant from the main galactic trade routes. As a result, they tend to be an isolationist society.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Any rare minerals or other resources?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CSO*: Not now!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: It is likely they only reported the Vroa attack because of the danger to the Federation. I will check specifically for rare resources.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Stands back almost as if struck.:: Self: Oh dear...I guess it was bad timing!

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: She probably picked that habit up from her former Chief. ::stands up and adjusts his jacket::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Raises his eyebrows and nods. :: CO: That's quite possible...

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: See if you can access any shipping data from this part of space, what goes in and comes out of Eta Ceti.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: One of the moons is rich in dilithium deposits, which is one of the planet's exports to the Federation and why it is valuable to our trade. It is of note that many areas of Eta Ceti are not monitored by the government authorities. The Vroa could easily hide there.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes widen:: Dar: Send a mild impulse to Idrani's intestinal implant, We need to try and get it up and running again.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::searches for shipping records, wondering why the Captain thinks she has access to that information better than OPS has::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Reviews the data again on her tactical teams::

Nurse Dar says:
::nods:: CMO: Doctor, his nanoprobes appear to be converging...

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Have there been any reports of missing shipments?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Dar: What? ::looks up at the readings:: Dar: 1 more cc quadroline.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Their shipping seems to be largely drone-based... main export is dilithium.

CO Capt Rome says:
::walks closer to the FCO and OPS:: All: Doesn't make sense though, what would they need with dilithium this deep in our own territory. Unless they were building ships close by, and Starfleet would know if that was the case.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: Would they? Vroa technology seems to be a step ahead of us.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Having a shipyard in Federation space would be an effective way to prepare an attack.

CO Capt Rome says:
::takes a deep breath and mulls it over::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Regarding shipments. There are indeed 2 that went missing, assumed to have been hijacked.

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO/OPS: I don't like where this train of thought leads...

FCO Lt Sumner says:
CO: I doubt we'll find many pleasant thoughts when it comes to the Vroa, sir.

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::overhears the conversation and turns to the CO.:: CO: Perhaps they're building up their own fleet?  Several planets in the Federation still maintain their own fleets?

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over his shoulder:: CTO: Inform Starfleet of the missing shipments, tell them that nearby systems need to be checked for possible enemy shipyards.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Captain... I'm taking Commander Idrani into surgery... His implant needs to be stabilised. ::nods to the orderlies to set up the steri-field::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at the Caitan::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::bites her lip with worry at the sound of the comm::

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: What is his status Doctor?

CO Capt Rome says:
::puts a stern hand on Sumner's shoulder, indicating where her place is::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::glances to the Captain's hand, then to her console, trying to focus::

CO Capt Rome says:
::lets go of the young woman and returns to his seat::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: Yes Captain, I'm on it ::Writes a report covering all the pertinent details regarding the shipments::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
::Starts to think out loud to himself:: Self: Still, given the current climate, there are several other less benign possibilities.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: His implant is failing, Captain. The one the Hirogen damaged... If I can't get it stabilised, he's not got long... I- ::pauses for a moment before stepping back to put on her scrubs:: *CO*: I'll keep you posted, sir.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::closes her eyes, fighting a rising sense of panic::

CO Capt Rome says:
::feels a shiver run up his spine:: *CMO*: Do what you can, Doctor.

CO Capt Rome says:
::clears his throat:: All: If we follow the theory that the Vroa are indeed building a fleet in Federation space, they need other materials as well. See if you can dig up any similar reports from surrounding systems that export or process such materials!

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Yes sir... ::takes a step towards the biobed, taking the offered laser scalpel:: Dar: Suit up and give him ::checks his chart briefly:: Dar: 5cc's anesthazine. ::looks grim:: Dar: Keep an eye on his vitals.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sends the report several times, to appropriate personnel::

CSO LtJG Hret says:
CTO: You don't suppose they've actually made a deal with the Vroa do you?  Considering their fanatical hated of the Federation, it would seem like suicide.

CO Capt Rome says:
All: The Commander will be fine - trust me, he's the most stubborn person I have ever met. He'd never die before me.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: I begin combing the civilian communications channels.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
::mutters to herself:: Self: Should still be there...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CSO: Anything is possible, but we should hope for the best whilst preparing for the worst.

CO Capt Rome says:
::crosses his legs and brings up the Sickbay reports on his console::

CO Capt Rome says:
::overhears the CTO:: CTO: Must be Tuesday then.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Dar: Ok... ::takes a deep breath and begins to cut with the laser scalpel, the smell of fried Andorian filling the air.::

PAUSE MISSION

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