Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11306.24

Starring:
	
Chris Esterhuyse		as	Ship Manager
			and	Captain Kortanis
			
Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

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

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer
			
James Greenman		as	[CIV] Master Chief Petty Officer Rhodri Griffiths
				Tactical Information Center Command

Absent:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control

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

Aoibhe Ní		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Caerys Lee 
				Chief Medical Officer

Last time on the Scimitar: With incoming pirates, possible collusion by the Eta Cetans and who knows what else, will the Scimitar crew figure out what is going on?

Begin mission: "Gearing Up" - Part XIV

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::stands at the second Tactical station, going over the upcoming battle plans, turning to nod to the XO as he comes onto the bridge:: All: Commander on deck.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Is reviewing the tactical situation, and nods in satisfaction::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::at her station, listening over communications and looking at sensor data::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CIV: No, we don't do that here. OPS: Report.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::blinks, a little taken aback, but noting it for the future - prepping his plan of action to present::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles a little down at her PADD because of the grumpy Andorian::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::sees the CTO's smirk, and takes pleasure in the fact he'll be wiping it off later::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: The pirate vessel is approaching. They have not tried to communicate with us or showed signs that they know we are here. Their only transmission was the order to change the station's atmosphere. They will be here in 30 minutes at present speed and course.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks up at the comment from OPS, and looks at her own console to ensure they are ready to both defend and attack if required::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Thank you Lieutenant. CTO: Is tactical ready to engage?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
XO: We are ready Commander.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: Will we try to bring them to justice, Commander?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: Thank you. OPS: There's still many unanswered questions they may be able to answer.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::considers that is reason enough and nods:: XO: Yes, Commander.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Still hasn't decided how to approach the situation with Idrani, and so, until that time, is instead going to act with professionalism::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::still standing:: OPS: You have the bridge. CTO: Please, ::gestures:: the ready room.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Nods over at a tactical officer to take over her station::  XO: Commander. ::Starts to move towards the Ready Room::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods silently and asks Vettel to join her on the bridge::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::enters the ready room behind Feyna and waits for the doors to shut. He hands over a padd:: CTO: This is a report of your illegal activities on board the USS Scimitar. I'm about to have you arrested, unless you explain yourself immediately.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::as he arrives to take over OPS, she moves from her console:: CIV: I do not believe the pirates will surrender.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Takes the PADD silently from Idrani, and pulls out the guest chair so she can sit and read what is on the PADD::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::waits patiently::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::keeps an eye on everything, watching the XO and the CTO disappear into the ready room, wondering if they'd be able to hear the shouting from out here:: OPS: No, I don't believe they will either. I've got a few aces we can pull from our sleeve, though.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: I know we can win, but they have nothing to lose. I predict a long fight, many causalities.... Could we prepare a trap for them? To turn the battle smaller?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Puts the PADD on the desk, and looks up at Idrani slowly::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: Well, Ensign? ::speaking calmly but with authority::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::smirks, just slightly:: OPS: I have a pair of bombers waiting to plant torpedoes on their hull. I think they'll make some snap judgments when we threaten to detonate them.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
XO: You know my history Commander. I was utilising sources that wouldn't appreciate being made known.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: Who were you communicating with?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: That sounds efficient. I prepared a virus to send to their computer. I am not sure it will work but once their shields are down I will try to send it to their computer and download all their data to ours. If they have more hidden bases, we need to find them.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks steadily back at him:: XO: People who could and did help the situation regarding your malfunctioning implant.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: I need names, Ensign. ::still calm:: You want me to trust you. Well, dammit, here's your chance.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::nods, smiling a little wider:: OPS: That's a good plan, Lieutenant. We can keep them busy for as long as you need if they aren't cooperative.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Crosses her legs, but leans slightly forward to pick up the PADD:: XO: People way above your pay grade Commander, and can't you just be grateful to them? They put themselves in a very difficult position to help me, and therefore you.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Gives him a quizzical look:: XO: Are you really asking me to reveal confidential sources?

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: No, Joanne, this isn't a game. I need answers, and I need them now. And yes, I am asking precisely that. You see, I have discovered that Commander Suder had nothing to do with your assignment here. I need to know who you were communicating with. The crew could be in danger.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: The only way they will cooperate is if Commander Idrani offers them an extremely good deal. I am still not familiar with his diplomatic skills.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
OPS: You would be surprised how good of a bargaining chip someone's life is. It's one thing to fight for your cause, but to die for it is another thing entirely.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Takes a deep breath, and takes a moment with the PADD, typing a little on the screen, before passing it to him:: XO: You wanted the names of the people in the transmission. Do not throw them around. If you feel the need to investigate, do it delicately. I will be informing them that you know of our situation.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: Between decades in prison, on an alien world and death, what would you chose?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
XO: They are not a threat to the Scimitar.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: No, you won't. If those communications are being observed, it would tip someone else off... I can't go into that. I know I don't have the greatest social skills you humans put so much value on, but you're not the only one who knows what they are doing. Leave it with me. ::sits down opposite her:: Thank you. There's far too much suspicion going on between you and the command staff. Your duty and loyalty needs to be here, first and foremost, to this crew and everyone on board. Your duties are no longer to protect Captain Rome. You are to perform the duties of a Chief Tactical Officer. Is that clear?

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::grins down at OPS:: CIV: I've been in some of those prisons, lieutenant. They're rather plush. ::going on:: However, once we take them in and have them speak to someone, they'll negotiate the locations of their other bases for six months in prison and that'll be the end of it. Once we do the dirty work, it becomes politics.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: Perhaps you should lead the negotiations. ::smiles only brefly, then changes subject:: CIV: Regarding the trap. They are almost certainly blind to our presence until they enter the sensor dampening zone or until someone switches it off.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
XO: I will do my duties. I will not ignore orders given by others higher up than yourself until I hear from them Commander.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::nods:: OPS: That's what we're counting on. Our fighters are hidden against the station, we'll look like a lone escort ship making big demands until we show our hand. Or half of it. They'll back down quickly enough, but if they don't then we have other options. Such is the dance, yes?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
XO: But it will be more subtle, and it will not interfere or conflict with my responsibilities on the Scimitar, Sir.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CTO: Joanne, things have been difficult because of whoever sent you here sowing seeds of doubt. We need to leave that behind, and operate as a proper crew now, maintain the chain of command and all that. Time to leave the rest behind and start fresh. ::looks genuinely into her eyes:: It's not what you expected, the assignment not what you had originally suspected. Are we ready to move on?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Stands from her chair:: XO: With all respect Sir, might I suggest you delete what is on that PADD before our fresh start commences?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: We just have to be sure to play the right music.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks at the names, puts them to memory and then wipes the padd:: CTO: Very well. ::gestures:: Welcome aboard, properly. Report to your station, Ensign Feyna.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::grins happily at Saprin's response:: OPS: Quite so, Lieutenant, quite so. ::checking his console as it bleeps:: It looks like our pirate friends are closing in, ETA two minutes. Are you ready to dance?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Smiles, feeling a little drained by the conversation, before leaving the Ready Room and re-claiming her station on the bridge::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CIV: Aye! ::goes to her station and looks towards the ready room door::

ACTION: The pirate ship is within range of the Scimitar to launch their fighter, but until they enter the field hiding the base, they are unaware of the Scimitar's presence.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Wonders why the CIV plans to dance on the bridge::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks back onto the bridge:: CIV: Launch your fighters, surround the vessel so it can't escape.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CIV: And do it quickly, but try to get it done without raising any alarms. I want their fighter bay blocked as well. Can you manage it?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::monitors communications between the ship and the station::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::brings up the tactical readout and readies the fighters, drawing up battle plans ready for combat:: XO: They're smaller, and they can launch more quickly than we can. I'd advise we not show our hand too soon, Sir. I've got a pair of bombers waiting to attach torpedoes to the freighter's hull, and two wings hidden against the station with the rest prepped and ready to launch within 60 sixty seconds.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Do you have a way we could drain their database for information? CIV: So, launch before they realise we are here and we remove that advantage.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: Yes, I prepared a virus. But it is unclear whether it will work until we actually attempt it.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
All: So far, they are keeping radio silence. Probably not to give away the station's location.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Very well, attempt it. ::nods and takes his seat::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::nods, tapping out a new set of instructions, watching as the hangar empties and the fighters take up formation, pulling away from the station and hanging in a circular pattern around where the ship will enter the dampening field:: XO: Fighters in position, Commander.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: To clarify, attempt now? Before they know we are here?

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Maintains updates regarding the Scimitar's tactical situation::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Correct.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::brings up the ship comms:: *All Wings*: This is the TIC. Radio silence until you get the order to engage.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods and sends the virus towards the pirate ship. It's goal is to download all of their database::

ACTION: Lt. Saprin initiates the virus she had prepared. It will take a few minutes to see if it has any effect.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CIV: Good job. OPS: And as soon as the virus is launched, we break silence. Hail them when ready.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: Virus is launched and found its way there, sir.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: Hailing frequencies opened.

ACTION: The hail is answered after a long pause.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::ponders briefly how the brute force method is going to play out, swiftly running through battle strategies in his head while he monitors the situation, sending the odd coded command to individual ships::

Kortanis says:
@COM: Scimitar: This is Kortanis. Who am I speaking with? ::glances off to the side at some readout::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Pirates: This is Commander Idrani of the USS Scimitar. Your ship is surrounded, and your colleagues on the base have been apprehended. You are ordered to surrender immediately for carrying out illegal activities in Federation space.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Looks up at the viewscreen, and assesses in short time the best way to cause enough pain for him to talk::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::blinks suddenly, wondering if the pirate ship has access to the station's sensors, sending a message to the OPS station to check for outgoing sensor sweeps from there::

ACTION: The pirate captain growls something not fit to repeat in polite company, stabs at a control and the field surrounding the base drops.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::orders the fighters to begin short evasive maneuvers within their assigned positions, just in case a phaser beam lances through the field::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods silently to Griffiths and checks::

Kortanis says:
@COM: Scimitar: Ah, the federales are here. Now we can celebrate and dance in the corridors. ::heavy on the sarcasm::

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::scrubs that order and pings full evasive to all fighters and splits them off into a flanking V:: XO: The Kaneda have the freighter flanked, Sir.

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Internally applauds Kortanis' bravery at using sarcasm again Idrani::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::shakes her head silently, when she catches Griffiths eyes::

ACTION: The Scimitar Kanedas surround the freighter.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Progress on the virus? COM: Kortanis: You have thirty seconds to shut down all non essential systems and present yourselves for arrest.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::the sarcasm lost on Idrani, the socially ignorant Andorian::

Kortanis says:
@COM: XO: And why would I do such a thing, Commander? I don't look forward to another prison planet. They are so difficult to escape from.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::drags one of the heavy bomber wings to target the freighter's hanger opening, prepped and ready to fire to keep it locked closed::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Silently wonders which prison planet's he'd been on, as the ones she'd experienced had been pretty easy::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::not sure how Idrani would react to a telepathic message, she uses the next best thing.:: XO: Success.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Excellent. Can you use the virus to disable their systems?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: It wasn't designed for control. I had no knowledge of their hardware architecture. But I will try to use the open door it created to get control.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: I can get in, but we only have one shot. Shields, weapons or engines.

CIV MCPO Griffiths says:
::pulls his two outfitted bombers from the main lot and orders them to slip slowly through the freighter's shields and plant their photon torpedoes against the hull, sending a message to the XO's chair console to keep it clandestine::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: If you knock their shields out, can you beam them on board quickly?

Kortanis says:
@::drums his fingers on the seat, waiting for Idrani's reply:: COM: XO: You weary me, Commander. Either shoot us out of the sky or leave, but I would like to get back to my quarters and have a bath.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns back to the screen with a smile, then back to OPS::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
XO: It depends on how many they are and whether they have additional inhibiters. But in principle yes.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Shields. Make sure you get their Captain transported. Cut it off at the head. Proceed.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods, takes a deep breath and hits the button. She sends the order to disable shields and beam the occupants of the bridge to the brig::

CTO Ens Feyna says:
::Continues to monitor the tactical situation, and continues to be unsurprised about Kortanis finding it difficult to escape prison planets, with social skills like that::

Kortanis says:
@::frowns at the funny blue man's smile::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Kortanis: You have failed to surrender peacefully. Under Starfleet regulation 76 subsection 2, I am here by placing you under arrest and apprehending your vessel. ::gestures to OPS to cut the comm::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::cuts the com as she looks at the progress of the beam out, frowning::

ACTION: It takes a few moments for the command to work its way through the pirate ship's systems, dropping its shields and beaming out the freighter crew, not those in the fighters.

Pause Mission

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