Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11305.20

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] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control

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

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Office
			and	Cameo appearance by XO Commander Keshir Suder
			
Absent:

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

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

Last time on the Scimitar: The crew have split into two groups to better investigate the missing ore and dilithium shipments. What will they find? Who's taking the stuff that the Eta Cetans worked so hard for? Were the Vroa behind it all, or was it someone else?

Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part X

CMO LtJG Lee says:
#::peeks head into the cabin.:: FCO: Are we there, yet?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::looking out the forward window::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Sits up front of the shuttle, watching the stars go by::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::turns in her seat, wearing a faux-irritated expression:: CMO: I will turn this ship around!

CO Capt Rome says:
@::at the conn:: CTO: Anything on sensors, Ensign?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::chuckles:: FCO: I think I left the replicator on back in my quarters. ::grins::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Looks at the sensor readouts in front of her:: CO: Nothing as yet Sir. ::Resumes looking at the stars::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#CMO: Well, you should have thought of that before we left. ::checks the nav sensors::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#XO/CMO: Two minutes.

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Perhaps you should keep your eyes on the sensors Ensign, the stars are less likely to attack. ::makes a course correction::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::settles down in one of the chairs to the side of the runabout, mild smile on her face::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#COM: CO: Artemis to Hestia.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::opens hailing frequencies:: COM: Artemis: Go ahead Commander.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Shakes her head slightly:: CO: Sorry Sir, I was a bit transfixed. ::Monitors the sensor readings::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::smiles at her::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#COM: CO: Captain, we're not too far from the coordinates. We'll send you updates as we go along. ::pauses:: I've already told you I'm not happy with you being on an away mission, Jonathan. Be careful.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Is a little surprised at the smile from Rome, but returns it::

CO Capt Rome says:
@COM: Artemis: Stop your complaining. That's an order. ::humour in his voice:: We're three minutes out at warp.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#COM: Hestia: Don't make me come over there. Artemis out.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::grins to herself about the XO and FCO both making "parenting" jokes::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::chuckles and closes the comm::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Her smile turns into a grin at listening to the CO's comm, thinking she likes this version of him::

#ACTION: The Artemis arrives at the co-ordinates that Lorianis supplied.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: All stop. ::runs a detailed scan of the area::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::brings the runabout to a halt::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::looks back at Saprin in the back compartment, and figures with her Vulcan ears that he should keep his discussion with Feyna above table::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#All: Not too sure what we think to find. It's been a while. ::looks at the controls::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: We're reaching the edge of the system, prepare to drop out of warp.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Nods at the Captain, and prepares to drop from warp::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::reaches for a switch above his head:: CTO: Dropping out of warp in three...two...::brings the runabout to impulse::

@ACTION: The Hestia arrives at the co-ordinates that Lorianis supplied of the ore ship's disappearance.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::stands up and walks forward, bending down to see out the window properly::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: Nothing on sensors. All: Suggestions?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Is prepared to go on battle alert::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#XO: I suppose we could run a long-range scan for dilithium concentrations.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: As long as we're not looking for a radioactive space station with a mysterious stranger on board... I'm all good. ::swallows::
CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Launch a probe, let's see if we can pick up some tritanium ore traces.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::turns and gives Lee a look, wondering what it is exactly she's been through::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Configures a probe with extra sensitivity for tritanium ore traces, and launches it::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: Probe launched, Sir.

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Anything on sensors, debris or energy patterns?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::sees the FCO's look:: FCO: The Seleya was an odd ship. I think I was the patient more often there than the doctor. ::goes for a smile and almost makes it::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: Nothing on regular sensors. I'm waiting for the telemetry from the probe.

@ACTION: The probe speeds away from the runabout on the preprogrammed route.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::gently pats her on the shoulder:: CMO: You're safe now. Sort of.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#CMO: I hear the Seleya was special when she was a Galaxy class.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::places the runabout on autopilot and stands up and heads for the replicator:: CTO: Raktajino?

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::looks surprised:: FCO: Yea, right up until the moment we get scanned and I start... ::thinks:: glowing and growing a second head... ::only looks half joking::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Raises a slight eyebrow at Rome::  CO; If you're ordering one, sure.

CO Capt Rome says:
@Computer: Two Raktajinos.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
#XO: I'm sorry sir, I never knew her. ::blinks::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::leans forward as her console beeps:: All: Pretty strong dilithium reading, 90 degrees starboard.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::thinks it's no wonder Lee seems like she went through a lot, with her previous CMO being York::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::walks back to the cockpit with two travel mugs and hands one to Feyna:: CTO: I forgot how nice this is. ::motions at the viewscreen:: Getting to do some hands on work.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: A trail?

@ACTION: Probe telemetry starts coming back to the Hestia.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Takes the offered mug, takes a long drink, and places it on the console::  CO: It's still kind of new to me. The whole starship thing is still feeling new.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Notices movement on the console, and picks up the mug from it::  CO: We are getting sensor readings back from the probe.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#XO: Looks like it. ::starts inputting a course to follow it::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: Well, let's follow it. ::nods::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::initiates the course::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::places the mug on the console and brings up the telemetry on the display::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Leans back and looks at the readings Rome puts on the screen:: CO: Looks like we have a hit. 135 deg to port.

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: On it. ::inputs the coordinates and brings the runabout to one half impulse::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: ETA? ::sits back::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Takes another swig of the strong coffee, wondering why she accepted it when she doesn't normally drink the stuff::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Life on a starship takes some getting used to, don't worry. When I was first assigned to a starship I couldn't sleep for days.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#XO: Not sure; can't see where it ends, just yet.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: Its... harder work than I thought it would be. Especially considering so many know my general background.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::sits down again, wishing she had one of two things. Either a chair that swiveled, or a mug of tea::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Makes them fear you, that's good. Let it work for you. ::winks::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::stands and moves to the replicator:: All: Drink anyone?

#ACTION: The Artemis speeds off on the new heading.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#XO: No, thank you.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Leans back slightly, wrapping both hands around the mug:: CO: Doesn't stop it being hard work though.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: Tea? Extra sweet? ::voice is quiet, really feels weird asking the XO to get her a drink::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::wonders if Sara is doing okay then turns to the CMO and smiles:: CMO: Coming right up. ::orders it, and water for himself::

ACTION: The Hestia's course takes her almost back the way they came.

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Getting a clear reading, it's deep inside the system. Prepare for a short warp jump.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Puts the mug down again, and touches some panels::  CO: Ready when you are, Sir.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::smiles brightly:: XO: Thank you sir. You'd not catch the XO on the Seleya- ::stops talking:: Self: Shut up, Caerys...

CO Capt Rome says:
@::plots a course and brings the miniature warp core back online::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::hands over the drink with a smile and changes the subject to help the CMO feel more comfortable:: CMO: What was the latest on Remet when we left?

CO Capt Rome says:
@::brings the runabout to warp::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::makes a course correction:: All: Looks like we're heading towards the star.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::accepts the drink:: XO: Oh, he's doing great. His synaptic responses are fascinating to watch. You should come visit when we get back and I'll show you. We're artificially controlling his rate of repair, so we can ensure each phase is completed adequately. His pineal gland in particular is fascinating to analyse. ::grins::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: Basically, he knows the difference between "Remet" and "Pineapple", now...

@ACTION: The Hestia jumps to warp for a short time and exits closer to the ore signature a few minutes later.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::sips her tea happily::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Has locked onto the ore signal, and once out of warp can still see the faint signature on sensors::  CO: It's definitely the one we are after.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::tilts his head to the side, then brings up the engineering console:: CTO: Torque sensors are out of alignment.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#CMO: Very good. ::returns to his chair::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Seven microns to be exact. Make a mention to have Spencer realign them when we re-dock.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Grins at Rome:  CO: You could sense that from those few seconds?

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: I was the Chief Engineer of two starships before they made me wear red. The Scimitar's Engine room was my little domain for years.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: Oh, I knew that, I just didn't know you could get attuned to an engine calibration so easily.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: Thank you sir. He is an exciting project, and the fact that we may restore him after so long... ::sighs:: well, it makes all those years in medical school worthwhile.

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Takes practice. Captain MacAllister was a big baby, I had to learn to be one step ahead.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#CMO: Just don't forget that project is a person. Or was. Or could be. You know what I mean.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::casts a small smile over at Thalev::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: How far out are we from the reading?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Succeeds in not laughing aloud:: CO: A big baby, huh? Can I quote you on that?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::returns a soft smile before looking at the sensor data::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Gods no, he'd come out of retirement and hunt me down.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::smiles as he thinks back, missing his friend and former Captain::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: I have to stay detached, Commander. He IS a person, deep down, but he's also potentially a very dangerous weapon. If I have to... shut... him down, I can't afford to hesitate. ::blinks:: XO: Captain Rome'd expect no less.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Takes a small breath, and decides to be impertinent and hope she gets away with it:: CO: I haven't seen you like this since I flew you back to the Scimitar when we first met.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: And it's hard to say Sir, it's impossible to say how far we are from the source of the readings.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::looks to his right at the Ensign and then back at the controls, and doesn't respond::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Alright, keep at it.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::reaches for his Raktajino and takes a sip::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#CMO: Hmm. ::wonders why Rome has been so harsh about the Borg - of the two, Idrani should be the one hating the drone:: I hope that doesn't happen. Progress is very slow though. If only it could be done faster.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Mentally face palms herself, knowing she shouldn't have mentioned her thoughts. She should have known better::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: I guess I have been a bit preoccupied.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::takes another sip and doesn't comment further::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: It's understandable ::Scoops up her mug::

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# XO: Anything worth doing, is worth doing right. ::smiles gently, leaning forward so she can see out the view screen::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Sits in silence with Rome for a few moments::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#::looks at the FCOs hands move across the console::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::looks over at Feyna, wondering if he has her all wrong or if she's playing him and Idrani with her report on Suder's possible involvement::

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::frowns slightly:: XO: If the trail passes too close to the star, it might be erased.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: I've seen the tactic used before. If so, we might be out of options.

XO Cmdr Suder says:
::somewhere, at the far end of the quadrant, she takes a moment and polishes her halo::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Can feel Rome's eyes on her, and slowly looks over to him:: CO: You have a question for me?

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::sighs as the trail goes dead, bringing the shuttle to a stop:: XO: Of course... ::sits back in her chair, thinking::

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: ... try boosting power to the forward sensor array.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: I'm boosting power to sensors and running a detailed sweep.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::Continues to look at Rome, convinced that wasn't his original question:: CO: I'll get right on that ::Taps the appropriate panels::

CO Capt Rome says:
@::drinks his Klingon coffee in silence::

@ACTION: The ore signature veers towards the Eta Ceta system.

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::chews her lip for a moment in thought:: XO: It might be worth it to have the fighters sweep the system; should be able to cover more ground that way.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: A good idea, send for a few squadrons.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: ...you feeling like we've been here before?

CO Capt Rome says:
@CTO: Pardon?

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::relays a message back to the Scimitar for fighter sweeps::

#ACTION: The Scimitar acknowledges and sends out the fighters to do the sweeps.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: This is slow and frustrating. ::looks annoyed::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@CO: Looks like we are heading back to Eta Ceta.

#ACTION: As luck would have it, the sweeps don't take that long and soon the trail is found heading out towards the next system... where the Hestia has gone to investigate the missing ore.

CO Capt Rome says:
@::nods and activates the comm:: COM: Artemis: Artemis, we're running in circles over here, the latest readings takes us back towards Eta Ceta. What's your status?

FCO Lt Sumner says:
#::is about to respond to Thalev when she gets the message:: XO: Well, that was quick; fighters found the trail, heading towards the Hestia.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
#FCO: Both ships went in the same direction?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#FCO: Well, that wasn't so bad. ::transmits the latest readings to the Hestia:: 

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
#COM: Hestia: Captain, looks like the trail we are tracking heads in your direction. Perhaps we should reconvene? And get you back where you belong.

CO Capt Rome says:
@COM: Artemis: I hear you Thalev...we just received your readings. Seems your trail is heading our way... I have an idea. ::transmits their data:: Overlap the trails, see if they converge somewhere.

CMO LtJG Lee says:
# ::leans forward further, sipping her tea::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
@::stops herself from rolling her eyes at Idrani's comment about Rome belonging on the Scimi, despite her feeling the same at the beginning of the mission::

ACTION: The two trails converge somewhere between the two systems.

Pause Mission

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