Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11304.16

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer
			and	Medical Office Arequipa

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

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer
			and	Science Officer Ensign Gutierrez
			
Absent:
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: The team have boarded the Borg cube, ready to find a compatible “donor” for Idrani's medical emergency. Will they find what they need?
 
Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part V
aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::lets out a slow, deliberate breath and forces his locked legs to continue carrying him quietly and slowly forward::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Uses the light on the rifle to scan the surrounding area::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::focuses on their surroundings, eyes wide:: All: Any potentials?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::paces in front of Idrani's biobed::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::walking slowly, scanning for any life signs or otherwise active Borg::

@ACTION: Scans don't show any compatible life-forms in the immediate area.

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: Are you sure you should have sedated him, Doctor?

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::checks the readout on his tricorder, pausing half way to wipe sweat from his forehead:: AXO: Nothing in the next 100 metres or so, Lieutenant.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::takes a deep breath, relieved:: AXO: I can't find any active life forms in the area.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: It was that, or having him take over Sickbay. ::glances at her MO, worriedly:: MO: Do you think will he be very cross when he wakes up?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::nods briefly:: aFCO/SO: Thank you.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Continues to cover Sumner's position with her weapon::

@ACTION: More sparks shower from the ruptured power conduit.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::yelps at the sparks::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::tenses hard, gritting his teeth to keep from groaning at the sparks fire off close by:: Self: Oh god oh god oh god...

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: I wish I knew. It's all rather unorthodox, isn't it. ::looks over at the handsome Andorian on the biobed::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::spins on her heels and looks at Gutierrez::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::straightens her face:: AXO: It is just the ...power conduit... still has energy... ma'am.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@SO: Control yourself, Ensign.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Resists rolling her eyes at Richard::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::nods, shamefully::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::motions for them to continue, picking up the pace a little::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::Follows, still scanning for life signs and/or active Borg::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::sighs:: MO: Check his vitals. I want to be ready to start the second we hear from the Away Team.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::takes a few rapid breaths in and out, closing his eyes and then slowly opening them trying to put everything except the readout from his mind:: AXO: Sir... We shouldn't be here, this is suicide. We could be walking around this ship for hours, days, and not find anything...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Gestures at her TOs to continue searching for compatible drones::

MO Arequipa says:
::checks his vitals:: CMO: Well, everything looks good. Considering. If we delay much longer we should consider returning him to the alcove.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::looks up at the aFCO, wanting to agree with him, but not daring::

@ACTION: The green lighting of the cube interior is ominous, dangling lights making weird shadows dance on the walls as the crew pass through the corridors.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::without looking back:: aFCO: Richards, I will render you unconscious if you continue to speak. Understood?

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::walks on, convincing herself that the shadows are just shadows. Else they would show up on the tricorder::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::glances over at the AXO before looking back to his tricorder, his voice still low and barely audible except to the team:: AXO: No, sir.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::swallows hard, trying to fight a sudden spike in anger:: CTO: Feyna, are we able to transport from this area?

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: They should have reported back by now.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::swallows, taking a little courage from the tryst with the AXO, and goes back to scanning the area::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Looks over at the officer with the transporter, who concisely shows her the readings:: AXO: For the moment, but we'll be out of range pretty soon.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: We would have known if something had gone wrong. Would you like me to contact Ms Sumner?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: If it was an option, I'd hold the procedure IN the alcove... ::goes and grabs a surgical gown, throwing one to the MO, too:: *CO*: Captain... have we... can... is there an update?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::motions for them to stop:: CTO: Send Ensign Richard back to the ship. He's relieved of his duties until I get back. ::keeps her eyes ahead of them all the while::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: No we better not, in case they are otherwise engaged..

CO Capt Rome says:
::Taps his badge:: *CMO*: Not yet Doctor... I will keep you updated as soon as I hear something... how is he?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir. For now I still have their life signs, but they will be out of range soon.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::stops along with the team, glancing over at the AXO:: AXO: Are you... really doing this here, sir? There are better times to wave your command truncheon in the air. Can we please just get this over with and get back to the ship with a Borg to strip down?

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Any ideas on when the Cube will power up from regeneration mode?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@AXO: You're certain of this course of action Lieutenant? ::Raises an eyebrow::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::listens to the conversation between AXO and CTO while scanning. She wants to stay well away from it::

@ACTION: A blip on the tricorder indicates a possible source for what the AT is looking for.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: I'd be happier if I was in the middle of the procedure... let's just put it that way. Are... well, are the Away Team at least... ::pauses:: ... looking for a match? ::feels like an idiot::

MO Arequipa says:
::nods:: CMO: At this point we'll be lucky to do the surgery at all. I don't like the odds.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@AXO: We might have a positive hit. ::points to where the tricorder indicated::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@CTO/aFCO: This mission is sensitive enough without my own officers spreading doubt. If he can't focus on his job, he's only a detriment.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::glances to the SO, and takes off in that direction, rifle at the ready again::

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Doctor, they are not over there playing Jenga.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::glances up at Idrani's readings:: MO: He's as tough as an old boot, but... yes. Prep the alcove.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Who's Jenga?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Nods at Sara, before giving Richard a dour look::  aFCO: Prepare for transport.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: A few days, Captain.

MO Arequipa says:
::raises an eyebrow as she hears the Captain losing his cool::

CO Capt Rome says:
::sighs:: *CMO*: Just get him ready.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::narrows his eyes slightly:: AXO: So be it. Lieutenant.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@COM: Scimitar: Please transport Ensign Richard back to the vessel.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Thank the makers for small favors... I've been wondering, if we could get our hands on one of those disabled Vroa vessels....I bet R&D would be real happy.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: He IS ready... he's been ready since I sedated him. What is NOT ready is the other piece of this mechanical jigsaw!

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: I am well aware, Doctor! Now unless you have something else to report, this conversation is over.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
@::holds his rifle in a death grip, the fear that had been bubbling inside him turning to rage while he waits for transport::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::clamps her mouth shut, aware that she has just snapped at her CO... and survived:: *CO*: Yes sir... ::eyes the MO, surprised she survived that little encounter::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: Maybe he's not as terrifying as he seems?

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: The Captain? Oh, he's a grumpy old sod but terrifying? No.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: We could try to tow a few pieces.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Has her attention drawn to the possible positive match by one of the TOs, and heads off in that direction preparing to give cover fire for Sara::

@ACTION: The aFCO disappears in a swirl of blue sparkles to appear on board the Scimitar moments later.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Is there any pieces within the Cube's transporter range, best not go treasure hunting and leave the away team behind.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: Hm... he just seems, you know... ::wobbles her head:: Tall, and towering and angry. It gives him the impression of being terrifying.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::still pointing in the direction of the spare parts as she sees aFCO disappear::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::with that taken care of, she continues in the direction of the possible match, moving quickly::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: I will run a sweep.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::rematerializes onboard the ship, letting the rage pour out of him like a torrent:: Self: Rrrraaaaarrrggghhhh! ::raises his rifle, swinging it around and brings the butt crashing down into a panel, smashing it to pieces in a shower of sparks and debris before throwing the weapon to the ground::

CO Capt Rome says:
::wonders what he would do without Saprin::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::storms off in a huff::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: We have a few scattered pieces, small items. ::taps her console:: CO: Bigger items are further away.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Anything worthwhile?

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::follows Sumner closely, scanning::

@ACTION: The possible source of the abdominal implant node is closer, down a side corridor.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::leads the team down the corridor, slowly a bit, keeping her eyes and ears open::

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@AXO/CTO: We are almost at the site.

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: Don't let him do that to you. ::waves a dismissive arm:: That's what he's going for.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Nods in acknowledgment to the SO::
OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: I am afraid all the pieces are powered down. We won't know until we bring them aboard.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Alright, inform Engineering to set up in one of the cargo bays and let's tractor a few items in.

@ACTION: The only part of the Borg that is active are some of the implants. None of them are the correct one though.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Aye Captain. I will make sure Engineering sends you a report if they find anything.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Thank you.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::takes a few deep, calming breaths and steps off the turbolift onto the bridge:: CO: Captain, Ensign Richard reporting.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::scans the drone and looks a bit disappointed, but somehow less scared::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over at the Ensign:: aFCO: Didn't I send you over to that Cube?

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@SO: What have we got, Ensign?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::gives the MO an unconvinced look:: MO: I'd rather you test that theory on yourself first... 2cc's axonol, keep him stable.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@AXO: Some of the implants are active but none of them match the specs for what we need.

MO Arequipa says:
::changes the subject:: CMO: Where's Doctor Antelope? I haven't seen him today.

ACTION: Another life-form appears on the tricorders.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods and steps down onto the command circle:: CO: Yes sir. Lieutenant Sumner... thought that my presence was detrimental to the success of the mission and sent me back to report.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Shifts her weight, in case the pattern enhancers are needed quickly::

CO Capt Rome says:
aFCO: Hmm. Well, we will discuss that when they return, until then resume your post. First I want your briefing on what you found over there.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@AXO/CTO: We have another one! ::points, sounding excited now that she met the first Borg and didn't die::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::motions for the SO to keep her voice down a bit, and moves off toward the next drone::

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods:: CO: The cube is days away from reactivation, the drones were few and far between, lights were off and power conduits going off left and right. When I left the away team, they'd found a possible match and were investigating.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles:: aFCO: Fantastic news.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods:: CO: It doesn't look pretty over there, sir, but...it's still dangerous. We shouldn't underestimate the Borg.

@ACTION: The new possible implant source seems to be moving.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS/aFCO: Sounds like the Borg got their mechanical behinds handed to them... don't know if that makes me happy, or just more worried about the Vroa...

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@AXO/CTO: It's a ... hum...moving. The drone I mean.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods:: aFCO: Always remember that. Now, take your seat Ensign.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Prepares to use the pattern enhancers as soon as the part is confirmed::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::shrugs:: MO: I think he is on the USS Oregon... for a few weeks.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
::nods and takes his stations, hands flying over the console and immediately falling at ease, any tension and fear slipping out of his muscles as he resume the task of piloting the ship::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO/aFCO: There is an element of luck in every battle.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@SO: Wouldn't want it to be too easy... ::continues towards the drone::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: I thought Vulcan's didn't believe in luck.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@AXO: Any preferences on how we disable it for transport?

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: Hmm. Fine ship ::looks at the chronometer:: I wish they'd hurry up.

aFCO Ens Richard says:
OPS: Good tactics only carry you so far, luck plays a bigger role than anyone knows.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::thinks for a moment:: CTO: Do you know any non-lethal ways to disable a drone?

CO Capt Rome says:
::taps his badge::*CMO*: Rome to Sickbay. The away team has perhaps located a suitable replacement. Stand by.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: It depends on how you define luck. Uncertainty is part of the fabric of the Universe. Even Vulcans must acknowledge that. Not everything can be controlled.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles at the two officers::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::leans back against the biobed behind her:: MO: I spy with my little... ::hears the CO's comm:: *CO*: Lee here...Understood!

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::sighs softly:: CTO: I guess we stun it and hope it doesn't self-destruct before we get what we need.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@AXO: We could disable it's cortical node.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Let's set up a subspace dampening field around Sickbay for when they bring the device...just in case.

@ACTION: The drone is busy moving from power conduit to power conduit, fixing the damage.

SO Ens Gutierrez says:
@::considers for a moment that they are deliberately hunting down an individual in order to save another but refrains from making comments given the fate of the aFCO::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@CTO: That may make it think it's dead, at which point its parts become useless.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir. Should I inform Lt Lee that we are doing so?

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Yes, do so please.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@CTO: Let's get those enhancers set up around the next conduit. We'll stun it, beam it, and get off this nightmare factory. Agreed?

MO Arequipa says:
::twiddles her thumbs::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Nods, and hoists the enhancer off her back:: AXO: In total agreement

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::blinks::

ACTION: Idrani stirs restlessly on the biobed.

MO Arequipa says:
::scratches::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@SO: Ensign, does it have the part we need?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::sniffs:: MO: Up his axonol... another 1cc.

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: Didn't we just sedate him again?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::frowns, thinking:: MO: He's not, like "adapting", is he?

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: He isn't a Borg, Doctor... ::wonders where she got her medical degree::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: He's a recovered Borg... still full of implants and nanoprobes. Fact is... we're near a Borg cube, who knows what effect that may be having on the Commander. I'd just rather not chance it, and find myself red-faced an assimilated. ::straightens, arms folded::

MO Arequipa says:
CMO: Recovered Borg... well, I suppose it is like a disease. ::pauses:: a terrible, horrific disease.

AXO Lt Sumner says:
@::sets her rifle to maximum stun, and waits for the drone to enter the range of the enhancer:: COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, stand by to beam drone directly to sickbay.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::puts Sumner's comm on speakers::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Allows Sumner to take the lead with the stunning, and so instead takes a defensive stance in case there is retaliation after the transport of the drone::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: A terrible horrific disease I'd rather not get, just because I wanted to look cool in front of an unconscious Executive Officer... make sure he stays under.

CO Capt Rome says:
*AXO*: Good job, Sara. We're almost ready... ::looks at Saprin::

ACTION: Idrani sits up. He looks over at Lee and Arequipa for a long moment, face blank.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
*CMO* Saprin to Lee. I set up a dampening field around sickbay which will be activated once the Borg item is beamed over. Which should be happening at any moment now.

Thalev Idrani says:
Aloud: We are the Borg. ::grimaces:: No... I am Thalev... Resistance is futile...

CMO LtJG Lee says:
MO: I said... ::steps back:: Computer: Erect a level 10 forcefield around biobed 2!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Unless Doctor Lee has any objections, we are all set.

ACTION: The forcefield springs to life.

MO Arequipa says:
::gulps:: CMO: Erm... I take it back... maybe he is Borg...

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Captain! Idrani just woke up, under anesthesia. He's... There's... security to Sickbay!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Perhaps we should beam everyone over and leave.

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Doctor, we're erecting a subspace dampening field now. Prepare to arrive the Away team and the part you need.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Do it!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods and beams the away team plus their drone directly to sickbay::

@ACTION: The away team and the Borg disappear from the cube, the drone appearing in sickbay and the rest of the AT in the transporter room.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: That's all very well and great, sir, but Idrani is showing decidedly Borg-like tendencies... Until we subdue him, I can't begin the operation.

ACTION: The subspace dampening field surrounds sickbay and Idrani slumps back on the biobed.

Thalev Idrani says:
::slumps::

AXO Lt Sumner says:
::opens her eyes in horror::*CO*: Captain, the drone wasn't disabled!

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: The dampening field shut cut off all links with the collective, Doctor.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: We have them, Captain.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::breathes a sigh:: MO: Too close. *CO*: Oh... well... ::takes a deep, breath:: CO: Good...

CO Capt Rome says:
*AXO*: Contain it, Lieutenant.

ACTION: The drone looks around for a moment, turns and advances on Lee, only to hit the forcefield then flop to the floor, its link to the collective severed. The drone gets up, turns around and walks to the wall, only to crash into it and change direction, very much disoriented.

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