Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11305.06

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager
			and	Commander Jones
			and	Lorianis

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

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

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Office
			and	Doctor Conway
			and	Nurse

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer
			and	LtJG Vettel
			
Absent:
C.J. Short		as	[FCO/AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control / Acting First Officer

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

Guest Starring:
James Greenman		as	[EO] Lieutenant Smithers
				Engineering Officer

Last time on the Scimitar: The Borg cube is gone, Idrani intercepts something that Feyna tries to hide, Rome is still grumpy over the Borg drone on board but tries to make nice with Lee. Now they need orders that is a bit more legit than what they had before, or they thought they had. What will happen next?

Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part VIII

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::is Sickbay, counting out hyposprays::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::at the bridge, trying to contact Starfleet bureaucrat::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks into Sickbay::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Self: twelve, thirteen...

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Is on the bridge, monitoring sensor sweeps for vessels::

CO Capt Rome says:
::crosses his legs and leans back, studying a report from Sciences:: OPS: Anything?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stays silent so she doesn't lose count::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Aside from learning that Admiral Crenshaw's secretary has a new puppy, no sir.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Self: Right... so he only has the one... ::hears a noise behind her:: XO: Commander. ::smiles brightly::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Another one? She sure keeps busy.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Missing some hyposprays?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::shrugs slightly::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: Not any more... ::blinks, hoping he doesn't press her::

ACTION: The screen on the OPS console clears again, this time an older Commander peers a bit myopically at her.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods:: CMO: So, any progress with Remet?

Cmdr_Jones says:
@COM: OPS: Ah, Lieutenant Saprin. What can I do for you today? ::glances down to make sure he's got the name right::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps the console and activates it, putting a small speaker in her ear::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Makes sure there's an algorithm in place to pick up any Borg or potential Vroa ship readings::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: If that is his name. He's started to respond to all sorts of words, now... ::glances over at the drone, unconscious in his alcove:: XO: His biological functions are taking over nicely. ::grins:: XO: I don't know what we'll find next, but it feels like it's going well, you know? ::ushers him over to look at the drone::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
COM: Commander Jones: I am speaking on behalf of Captain Rome. He would like to know what are the Scimitar's orders.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: His colour's even coming back.

Cmdr_Jones says:
@::peers at his screen again::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::studies the Commander's face, committing it to memory::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Yes, I noticed the beautiful shade of blue. ::pauses as he walks over with the CMO:: Good work so far. It's a long term project, of course. I just hope it succeeds.

Cmdr_Jones says:
@COM: OPS: Ah, yes. I'm transmitting your orders now. We're sending you on the original set that somehow got changed. Proceed to Eta Ceta and find out what the story was there. I trust you will find the authentications in order.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::smiles gently:: XO: Yes Sir. It is exciting, anyway. ::sighs, folds her arms and looks around, checking she's out of earshot::

CO Capt Rome says:
::Hands Sara the PADD:: AXO: Science found nothing of value in the Vroa wreckage.

ACTION: The security verifications come through along with the orders.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
COM: Jones: I will confirm all confirmation codes. ::taps her console:: COM: Jones: Everything seems to be in order. Thank you Commander.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: What is it? ::speaks quietly::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Please tell me we can leave this dreadful place.

Cmdr_Jones says:
@COM: OPS: My pleasure, Lieutenant. Safe voyage. ::disconnects::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods as Jones disappears from the screen and looks up::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::bites her lip, wondering how to phrase this:: XO: Well, sir... I just... I have to see the Captain for his medical. I want to be sure... is he, well, his mood... ::swallows::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: The orders just came through, from one Commander Jones. We are to return to Eta Ceta and resume investigations there. I will pass the orders to your console, along with the authentication codes.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::removes the speaker from her ear and sends the orders to Rome's chair::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Thank you. Please set a course and have us on our way, maximum cruising speed.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks down to verify the orders::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods as he reads through the data:: CTO: Feyna, get this ship battle ready. I want Kaneda's ready to fly when we arrive.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: The Captain... well, yes, he's never in a good mood. Not lately anyway.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks over at Rome:: CO: Yes Captain ::Wonders why he thinks she doesn't have the ship battle ready...::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Aye Captain. ETA is 2 day and 23.7 hours.

CO Capt Rome says:
::stands up and ignores Feyna's tone as he walks over to Saprin and speaks quietly:: OPS: Very good.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: See if you can dig around in the comm chatter...see who sent the conflicting orders.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
XO: Need I ambush him? Should I just., I dunno... I'm just nervous. Any advice?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods quietly:: CO: I will keep you informed of my investigation.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Well, I found it's easier to just tell him what to do. Order him, he'll moan, but pester him.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Thank you. ::moves back to his chair, and notices Sara has left... probably to check up on Idrani::

ACTION: Three days later, the Scimitar is approaching the Eta Ceta system to do their original investigation.

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

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks at the PADD in her hand, and wonders when the right time would be to approach Rome with it::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::enters the bridge, carrying a padd in her hand::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::leans over to Rome:: CO: Captain, when you have a moment, we need to talk.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Yes Commander. But now, we have more pressing concerns. ::looks at the view screen:: I wish I had an easier assignment for you.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Anything on sensors, Ensign ?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::walks into Sickbay, at the start of her shift:: Conway: Anything to report?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::approaches the center chairs:: CO/XO: Captain, Commander. CO: I have the results of the research you asked three days ago.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks at the Captain, before putting the PADD on the side:: CO: No vessels to report as yet, Sir.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Fantastic..::looks over at Idrani:: XO: I asked Saprin to look into the conflicting orders.

MO Conway says:
::stands up, out of CMO's chair in the office.:: CMO: Well, I ate a sandwich,. and it's not sitting well... beyond that, not much.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Go ahead.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Trust me, you'll want to hear it. ::pauses:: What assignment do you have for me?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO/XO: I am afraid the results are less than satisfactory. The orders sending us to the Borg site are legitimate. As are the orders sending us to Eta Ceta. Somewhere along the line one replaced the other, but both have all the necessary authentication codes. I can't find any more from here.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods:: OPS: Thank you.

CO Capt Rome says:
::leans back:: XO: A possible fight with an enemy we are not well equipped to fight. In your state, I was more thinking a comet hunt. ::smiles::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods back and heds towards the OPS console::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: ETA?

LtJG Vettel says:
::looks disappointedly at Saprin. Finally interesting things were about to happen and he has to finish his shift elsewhere. He nods at her and heads towards the lift::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Overhears the conversation with Saprin, and glances down at the PADD again::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::takes over the console and brings up the latest data before turning to Rome:: CO: 20 minutes, sir.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Hmm... Let's hope the Vroa threat is done with soon. They bore me. ::grins::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
Conway: Get out of my chair. I need a nap. ::grins, wondering how many times she heard similar from York on the Seleya::

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps into the chatter in the system trying to figure out the situation there::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Alright. Let's see if we can get anything on sensors.

CO Capt Rome says:
CTO: Raise shields, arm weapons but don't bring them online just yet.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::decides to bite the bullet, activates her console, swings around in her chair and takes a deep breath:: *CO*: Captain, Lee here... I'm scheduling you for your physical after your shift today. Is that convenient for you?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods at the Captain and activates long range sensors towards the system::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Raises the shields as ordered, and makes sure the weapons are available for use when required::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Makes the decision, and goes to the replicator:: Computer: Raktajino, hot::

CO Capt Rome says:
*CMO*: Doctor... we're close to a site with possible enemy ships... I think the physical can wait.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::watches the CTO get her drink, and returns his gaze to the view screen::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
*CO*: Great! I'll see you this evening. Thank you, sir. ::closes the comm, and leans back in her seat:: Self: Whew!

CO Capt Rome says:
::grunts::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Takes the Coffee, along with her report, and quietly takes it to the Captain, leaving both at the arm of his chair with a quick look:: CO: Your coffee, Sir.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
All: Nothing yet on sensors but there is still chatter on the news about the missing shipments we originally came to investigate.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: I think serving under York might have influenced her poorly.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks up:: CTO: Thank... you?

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks at the PADD, but files it away in his seat for later review::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I wouldn't be surprised. He was ... well, you know.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Anything of interest?

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: He still IS, Commander.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods with a raised eyebrow:: CO: How Lee survived him is anyone's guess. I suppose it shows she's made of tougher stuff.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::stands up, feeling a bit giddy after that comm conversation, as short as it was:: Sickbay: Someone get me a cup of tea! ::grins to herself::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: So far, I did not pick up anything we didn't know already.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: You've taken a shine to her.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Keep on it.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Aye aye.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I am simply giving her the opportunity she deserves, as everyone deserves.

CO Capt Rome says:
::chuckles:: XO: Subtle.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::twirls in her chair:: Self: He didn't yell! Lesson 1. Cut him off before he can get too grumpy.

ACTION: The Blinky Light [TM] on the OPS console blinks.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: You know me. ::smiles::

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Blunt as a brick.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I learnt everything I know from you, Jonathan, remember?

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles:: XO: You're welcome.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks up what the Blinky Light [TM] wants:: CO: Incoming transmission.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: On screen.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::on screen::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::twirls, grinning, very happy for herself::

ACTION: A green-tinged male appears on the screen, shocking white hair in a tuft on his head. He has an expression that might be a smile or a grimace - it's difficult to tell.

CO Capt Rome says:
::doesn't say anything, waiting for the man to introduce himself::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::studies the individual on the screen::

Lorianis says:
@COM: Scimitar: Welcome to Eta Ceta!

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Gives a similarly blank expression to the view screen::

CO Capt Rome says:
COM: Lorianis: Thank you... Mister?

Lorianis says:
@COM: Scimitar: I'm Lorianis, system manager for Eta Ceta. Welcome.

CO Capt Rome says:
COM: Lorianis: Thank you Mr. Lorianis. We are en route to investigate possible threats to the system. Is there anything you can tell us?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
Self: What an odd name.

Lorianis says:
@COM: Scimitar: Threats? You mean the missing shipments? It's a threat? We just thought the ships went missing.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::looks up and spots a nurse standing in her doorway with a cup of tea:: Nurse: Has it got sugar in it? ::watches the nurse nod, a little confused:: Nurse: Good.

CO Capt Rome says:
::thinks back to the last time the Scimitar investigated missing shipments and looks over at Idrani:: COM: Lorianis: In our experience, one usually follows the other.

Lorianis says:
@::blinks:: COM: Scimitar: Well, if you have some experience in this, would you like to join us on the planet so we can discuss it to some extent.

CO Capt Rome says:
COM: Lorianis: Agreed. Please send us the beam down coordinates and we will join you shortly.

Lorianis says:
@COM: Scimitar: Co-ordinates to follow, sir. We'll meet you in an hour, we need to get ready to receive you as our visitors.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands:: CO: Anyone particular you'd like me to take on the away team?

Nurse says:
CMO: Do you want a sandwich, too? ::looks grumpy at the errands the doctors are sending her on.::

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods:: COM: Lorianis: Scimitar out.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: I think I'll join you on this one, commander. Been too long since I breathed fresh air. Assemble the whole senior staff.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::wonders what was in the last sandwich that hadn't sat well with Conway...:: Nurse: Er, no... the drink is fine. Thanks. ::takes it::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::wonders where this guy was the first time they came to the system::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Wait... the whole senior staff? Is that wise?

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: The whole staff, yes. I think we could all stretch our legs. If there's a problem, we can beam back.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::listens to the exchange between Rome and Idrani and informs Vettel he will soon be needed on the bridge::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Stretch our legs? This isn't a picnic Captain... ::raises hands in defeat:: As you wish. *Senior Staff*: All senior staff report to transporter room one in 45 minutes.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles:: XO: Thank you.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Thinks she should bring an extra knife with her, if Rome is joining the away team::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
::about to sip her tea, hears the comm:: Self: Dammit... ::puts the cup down and leaves it untouched::

Pause Mission

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