Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11304.08

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO/AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control / Acting First Officer

Sophie Wakeling		as	[CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna
				Chief Tactical Officer

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Officer
			and	Nurse Dar
			and	Orderly
			
Absent:
Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer

Robert Wright		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade H'ret 
				Chief Science Officer

Guest Starring:
James Greenman		as	[AFCO] Ensign Richard
				Flight Control

Last time on the Scimitar: Captain Rome went against Starfleet orders to find some way to save Commander Idrani. The crew is somewhat divided about the decision. The Scimitar is 20 minutes from the location reported by the civilian transport.

Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part IV

CO Capt Rome says:
::takes a sip of his coffee and files away his personal log::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::takes his seat at the helm controls, relieving the junior officer from the previous shift and boots up his console profile. Checking over the previous course corrections, he optimises what he can and plans the quickest way out of their destination - this possibly Borg-infested hellscape::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Is walking towards a turbolift on deck 2, reading a PADD::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::watches the view screen, keeping her focus on the streaking star field:: aFCO: ETA?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::hiding::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::still needs time to think about all of this. Paces in her office, not the most original hiding place in the world, granted.::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::brings up the ETA:: AXO: We're 20 minutes out, Lieutenant.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Enters the turbolift:: Computer: Bridge

CO Capt Rome says:
::steps out of the Ready room and walks over to the center seat:: AXO: Lieutenant. Report? Is Medical standing by?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Tucks a stray piece of hair behind her ears, and looks up as the doors open onto the bridge::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::gets out of the command chair:: CO: We're twenty minutes out, Captain; I was about to order status reports and battle stations.

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Go ahead.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Walks onto the bridge, nodding at the officer at Tactical before taking their position, the PADD still in her hands::

CO Capt Rome says:
::sits down::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::brings up the long range navigation scans and patches them through to the main sensor block::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Quickly taps the panels on her console to ensure there has been no change to the tactical status of the Scimitar since she was last there::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::peeks out of her office, wishing York was here to hide behind. He'd have no problem speaking her mind for her::

CO Capt Rome says:
::taps away at his chairs console:: 

Thalev Idrani says:
::in sickbay waiting impatiently::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::sits in the XO chair and brings up the ship wide comm:: *Ship*: All departments, status reports and battle stations. 20 minutes until arrival.

CO Capt Rome says:
::checks the latest reports on Thalev's status::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Sends Sumner her status update, with nothing changed from the last that was sent to her::

Thalev Idrani says:
::sees Lee poke her head out her office:: CMO: Doctor.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::quickly scans the reports as they come in on her arm console::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::jumps as she hears the ship wide, and pulls herself together. Straightens her back, tugs at her uniform and walks into Main Sickbay:: Idrani: Commander... it seems the show is about to begin... ::tries to look pleased about it::

CO Capt Rome says:
All: I know some of you have ever only seen the Borg in a textbook....keep your eyes open, be sharp.

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: Conn, plot an emergency course out of here, on my word only.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*AXO*: Sickbay reports ready, sir. Medical force field standing by for receipt.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Yes, and while I am not prescient, something tells me we may be meeting some Borg. ::looks grim::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::pulls up his status report:: AXO: Lieutenant, I'm picking up large masses of debris in the system along with scattered Borg and Vroa signatures. We might be in for a rough ride...

CO Capt Rome says:
::stands up:: aFCO: Vroa? ::looks to Tactical:: CTO: Confirm?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::furrows her brow:: aFCO: Vroa?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks surprised:: Idrani: I thought that was the plan...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Unexpectedly feels a fission of trepidation on the idea of meeting the Borg, having a sharp memory of her parents alive and happy::

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: No, the plan was to find debris, not actual Borg. I am a little worried that Captain Rome is puzzlingly somnambulant about the Borg threat.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Doesn't look surprised at the news regarding the Vroa::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::reruns the scans, bringing them up on his console for more detail:: AXO: I'm no sensor geek, sir, but this matches the readings we have for the Vroa.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: Vroa presence confirmed Captain ::Barely glances at her sensors::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at Feyna:: CTO: Arm all weapons.

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Conn, inform the TIC to standby.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CO: I recommend an upgrade to Red Alert, Captain.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::checks Idrani's vitals:: Idrani: Eh... well...::trails off. Had thought Idrani was aware they would be wrangling an implant out of a "living" drone::

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: I have a feeling I'll need to wrangle him away from danger. I don't want to be responsible for anyone getting hurt here, but I feel like a perambulator moving from moment to moment with no control over what happens next.

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Not yet... if the Borg are out there, we are no threat to them.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::makes the call down to the flight deck:: CO: TIC reports ready, Captain.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Takes a slightly longer look at her monitor:: CO: Weapons ready Sir.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CO: And the Vroa presence, sir?

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Can we tell if there are any Vroa vessels still intact?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::tilts her head, looking at Idrani:: Idrani: How are you feeling... you're not exactly acting like yourself, or what I am lead to believe is yourself... ::scans him with a tricorder:: Idrani: Perambulator?

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Sorry, the translators don't always do a good job of translating Andorian. It's a complex language. ::pauses:: If I am honest, I am hesitant about what is going to happen.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks at her scans closely, trying to see what she can determine::  CO: I can't see a single one in one piece.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Then we stay at yellow alert... for now. Upgrade at your own prerogative.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at Sara:: AXO: Let's see what awaits.

CO Capt Rome says:
::sits back down and crosses his legs::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: It seems there are still some sections of the cube intact, heavily damaged though.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::disagrees about the ship's capabilities against the Borg, but doesn't argue the point::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::brings the Scimitar into the system, dropping out of warp:: CO Captain, we've reached the debris field.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::smiles a little:: Idrani: I'm not surprised. But you're in good hands. Once the crew locate a suitable drone, we'll get to work removing, wiping and then resetting the implant to your, individual signal. Then all we have to do is do the switch. Easy as falling off the transporter pad.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Is the Cube regenerating?

ACTION: The Scimitar drops from warp outside known Borg and Vroa weapons range.

Thalev Idrani says:
::nods solemnly, feeling a little alone and exposed::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::rests a hand lightly on his arm:: Idrani: Don't worry. We'll have you back to your old self in no time.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::checks the blip from his console, bringing up the flight deck overlay:: CO: Flight deck confirms that wings 3, 6 and 7 are on the pad ready to launch if needed, sir.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: I can only guess captain. The scans are inconclusive.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Make a final sweep for Vroa vessels.

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: One quarter impulse, take us to within 50 thousand kilometers of the cube.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: Instigating now. ::Taps the appropriate panel::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods and brings the Scimitar in slowly, guiding the vessel nimbly through the debris towards the apparently dormant Borg vessel:: Self: Let's hope it doesn't see us...

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Oh it sees us, Ensign... but to them we are but ants. ::Stands up::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::does her best not to glare at the Captain::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::frowns slightly, guiding the ship:: CO: First time I've liked the idea of being an ant, Sir.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: I'm afraid I won't ever be my old self, Doctor.

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: It has its charms...

Thalev Idrani says:
::against his usual proud character, he is reaching his limits and wishes Sara was with him::

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Feyna?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: The Vroa ships appear to be sliced open, as expected in Borg tactics. I'll keep continual scans of the surround area, in case there are Vroa reinforcements on the way.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Good.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks back at Sara:: AXO: Suggestions?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: And the damage to the cube has Vroa weapons signatures Sir.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::wonders what's taking so long. Would love to contact the bridge, but wants to be sure Idrani stays calm. Grabs Nurse Dar as she passes.:: Dar: get me an update will you? ::turns back to Idrani:: Idrani: Sir, I have been 4 different "old selfs" over the years. Sometimes a change is a good thing.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CO: We need to move quickly. Move in, board the cube and grab a drone, then we run like hell. Sir.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods:: AXO: Agreed...

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Well, let's hope the mission is successful so we can find out.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Can we beam a drone out?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: There's too much interference for us to be able to lock onto a drone.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Then we have to go over there, with signal enhancers.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: Well ::goes for a cheeky smirk:: Idrani: Look at it this way, if it doesn't succeed, you won't know about it, so it's all OK... Nothing to worry about.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::holds back a whimper at the thought of going over to a Borg-infested cube::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Nods in agreement with Rome, but bites her lip::

Thalev Idrani says:
::smiles slightly::

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Take us within transporter range.

Nurse Dar says:
*Bridge*: Nurse Dar to the Bridge. Doctor Lee is requesting an update? Please...

CO Capt Rome says:
::turns around:: CTO: Get a team, we're going over.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods and brings the Scimitar to within transporter range:: CO: Aye, sir. We're within transporter range.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
CO: We, Captain?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::stands up:: CTO: Your two best men, Ensign, and meet me in transporter room 1. ::looks to the Captain:: CO: You're staying here.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::glances with trepidation up at the viewscreen and the bold, imposing hulk of black and green that fills it::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: The hell I am.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
CO: If something happens to you, then we are completely without our command staff. I didn't object to this mission, but I will sure as hell object to this. ::stares at him with fire in her eyes::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Moves round towards the command circle:: CO: I'd like to also lodge my protests to your being on the away team Captain.

CO Capt Rome says:
::stares back::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks at Feyna, then takes a step back::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Fine.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::speaks to Feyna, but keeps her eyes on the CO:: CTO: Bring a set of pattern enhancers.

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Take Richards.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles slightly at Rome, before heading towards the turbolift, gesturing at two tactical officers already on the bridge to come with her::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::swings around in his seat:: CO: But... Sir...

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Now.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::looks to the aFCO:: aFCO: Richards. Grab a rifle and head to the transporter room.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
AXO: I'll meet you in transporter room 1, with the enhancers.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::looks back to the CO and takes a slow, shaky breath, before nodding some, and whispering:: CO: Don't tell Thalev.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::wobbles to his feet, nodding and saying nothing, stumbling off into the turbo lift in a daze::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::makes her way to the turbolift::

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Sara.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::frowns, takes a step away from Idrani:: Idrani: I'll be right back. ::turns and moves away, a little worried about the lack of news from the Bridge:: *CO*: Er, Captain? Is everything OK up there? ::bites her lip, knows she sounds like an idiot::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Briefs the two tactical officers as they make their way to the supply station to collect the enhancers, distributing some to each, and taking a set herself::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::stops briefly and looks back to the Captain:: CO: Sir?

CO Capt Rome says:
AXO: Be safe. First sign of trouble, leave.

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Stand by Doctor.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::nods, and boards the lift:: TL: Transporter room 1.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: What's going on up there? Is it just debris, or what? ::gets off the bio bed::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::methodically picks out his gear, his legs wobbling less and less as he kits up:: CTO: I've...never been on an away team before, sir. Not really. I just sit in the shuttle...

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: Get into bed! ::sounds like her own mother:: ...er, sir.

Thalev Idrani says:
::activates a console:: CMO: Let's see what the hell is taking so long.

CO Capt Rome says:
::sits down and motions for a Yeoman to bring him coffee::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Standing by... ::suspects CO's only use that phrase because they can't think of the right words at the time::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::adjusts his red tunic around the phaser belt::

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Doctor, we are about to attempt to locate a Borg drone... please stand by ...and have Sickbay standing by for casualties.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Wait.. that isn't debris.. it's an active Borg cube!

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::enters the transporter room, grabbing a rifle and standing up on the pad, waiting for the rest::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::eyes widen:: *CO*: Casualties? Sir, I... how many are on the Away Team? ::looks over at Idrani, accessing the data and she walks over to him::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over at Tactical:: TO: Jackson isn't it? Keep an eye out for Vroa.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Enters the transporter room with her team, and the equipment, including rifles::  AXO: I think we're stocked up Lieutenant.

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Did I stutter, Doctor? This is a hostile area, be prepared.

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Casualties? ::opens the comm:: *CO*: Casualties, Jonathan? What are you playing at?

CO Capt Rome says:
::sighs:: *Idrani*: Thalev, we are on a mission. There can always be casualties.

Thalev Idrani says:
*CO*: It was supposed to be debris. Don't you dare risk any casualties on my account.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
:;steps up on the transporter pad and waits, rifle at the ready::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: I'm sorry, Captain... He won't get back into bed... Idrani: Sir, please... step away from the console...

CO Capt Rome says:
*Idrani*: Shut up and rest, you need it.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Steps onto the pad, and waits patiently for Sumner to give the word for transport::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::nods, and takes a deep breath; once everyone is on the pas, she speaks:: Chief: Energize.

Thalev Idrani says:
*CO*: Don't make me come up there. *AXO*: Sara, what the hell is going on?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::waves an orderly over to get Idrani back into bed:: Idrani: I dont' want you to hurt yourself further.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
*Thalev*: Things.

Orderly says:
::takes hold of Idrani's arm and starts to lead him back to his biobed::

ACTION: The Away Team appears on the Borg cube, close to one of the less damaged sections. Sparks emit from the walls every now and again, some random body parts scattered about from an explosion.

Thalev Idrani says:
::shrugs off the orderly:: CMO: Give me a minute. ::knows the AXO well enough to know she's hiding something::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::brings his rifle up, forcing the shaking in his wrist to stop, the light flashing around the not-quite-derelict cube::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Holds her rifle in preparation for use, the enhancers strapped to her back, and her favourite long bladed knife at her waist::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Immediately sweeps their immediate area for hostiles::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks surprised:: Idrani: No! No minutes... bed! ::looks terrified that she has to do this, but knows it's her duty. Helps the orderly aim Idrani at his biobed:: Idrani: If you pull anything, we could have a serious situation. Anything you have to say to the Away team can wait til they get back... Now, please, co-operate!

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::glances about, bringing her rifle up, not really having time to process her first Borg experience save for a feeling of dread in her stomach:: All: We need a drone compatible with Andorian physiology. Move quickly, and don't engage the Borg unless absolutely necessary.

CO Capt Rome says:
::glances at the scans:: Outloud: Be careful..

Thalev Idrani says:
Self: Away team.. Sara.. Damn it, no! CMO: Doctor, I still have the right to refuse treatment, correct?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Feels the hairs raise on the back of her neck, and consciously calms her breathing::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::pulls out his Tricorder and starts scanning for Andorian life signs::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: Well, yes... b- ::huffs:: Idrani: I could argue that you were in an altered state. That you were incapable of making decis- ::stops and steps out of the way::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::pulls out her tricorder and begins scanning::

ACTION: A whirring sound is heard as a Borg drone walks around, its servos obviously in need of repairs.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Gestures at the two tac officers to also begin scans for Andorians, but to stay on the alert::

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: How would that look when the whole ship is breaking orders from Starfleet? I'm the only sane sounding one here!

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::forces his muscles to contract to stop himself jumping as the Borg walks by:: Self: Hhnnngg.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@aFCO: Try to relax, Ensign. We'll be alright, just keep your wits about you. All: Anything on scans?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Shoots a glare at Richard::  aFCO: Relax Ensign. You won't be able to shoot straight if you keep jumping.

Thalev Idrani says:
*CO*: Captain, please bring back the away team. It's too big a risk. I could never live with myself if someone got hurt over this.

Thalev Idrani says:
Self: Especially if that someone was Sara.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks at him, her eyes serious:: Idrani: I know... ::agrees reluctantly:: Idrani: But this is what is happening now, and you have to make the most of it. That Away Team went over there for you. Can you honestly tell me you'd risk distracting them with objection, on principle now?

CO Capt Rome says:
*Idrani*: For once, trust me you insufferable oaf!

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@AXO: Nothing on my readings yet.  We may have to go deeper in

Thalev Idrani says:
CMO: Put yourself in my shoes. If you were the one they were risking their lives for. And if one of those was someone you loved. Would you sit back and 'make the most of it'?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::nods, having been afraid of that:: CTO: Let's move. ::slowly makes her way along the corridor, being sure to give any drones a wide berth::

Thalev Idrani says:
*CO*: If anyone gets hurt, I'll break your nose. ::thumps the console in frustration::

CO Capt Rome says:
::grunts, then looks up at the officers shooting him a look:: All: Back to work!

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Idrani: No... I'd do what you're doing... But in that situation, I'd expect you to do what I'm doing... The view is always very different from the other side, now please... back to bed before I sedate you there.

ACTION: The lights flicker as another set of sparks erupt from a broken conduit. More drones appear on the scans, but the team will have to get closer to confirm physiology.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::leads the team slowly towards the new group of drones::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Follows the lead taken by Sumner, but continues to take a defensive stance, allowing her tac officers to use the tricorders to scan for Andorian physiology::

Thalev Idrani says:
::looks lost, a look he has never had before::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::tries to ignore the swirling chaos in her mind, to use it to steel herself; failure was not an option, not where Thalev was concerned::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::touches Idrani gently on the elbow, and aims him at his bed:: Idrani: Just give them time. It'll all work out.

Thalev Idrani says:
::looks up squarely at Lee:: CMO: If someone gets hurt and I just sat here, I'd hate myself. I have to at least try to stop this foolery. Sorry to put you in this situation but either sedate me, or get out of my way.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::sedates him::

Pause Mission

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