Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Ganymede NCC-65675  - SD 10608.09

Starring:

Scott Knight		as 	[CO]Commander  Liam James Gibbs
Einar Örn		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Jim Reeves
David Gibson		as	[CMO]	Lieutenant Dr. Thy’rik Tales

Absent:
Julie Lucas		as	[FCO] Lt.Kysia Merlanne Kcirtap
Rob Van Den Dungen	as	[OPS] Ensign Rob van den Dungen
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Summary: With the CO being denied access to the colony's defense systems, that option is now scrapped from the possibilities.
The asteroid is still getting closer and time is running out. Apparently the asteroid is still gaining speed from its last catapult effect and is still on course to just miss Grazer VI.

=/\==/\==/\= Start Mission: Breaking the ice - part IV =/\==/\==/\=

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::sat in the big chair quietly seething::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::stands by his chair, looking at the Captain::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Captain, I want to bring up my earlier suggestion again...Dr. Hamilton won't leave quietly.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: It certainly doesn't seem that way... what other options do we have?

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::In his quarters, wandering what exactly he had been doing for the last half an hour and how he'd managed to get changed without knowing it::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Orbital bombardment ? ::slight grin::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::points to the sensor display of the asteroid with a look on his face as if to say "why waste ammunition?"::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::laughs:: CO: Exactly, I say I take the Doctor and we check out the situation down there...I might even get that shield down.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::heads out of his quarters and starts to head back to the Colony Pod::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::taps his badge::*CMO*: Doctor Tales, please report to the Bridge.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: We might want his input.

<SO_Stanley> ::Looks up from his screen:: CO: Captain! The asteroid has gained some more speed. I do believe we have less than 3 days left before she hits sir.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::nods:: XO: It's certainly starting to look like we're going to have to go down there.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::nods::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
SO: Please keep us updated to any changes, Ensign.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
TO: I want you to start working on ways to divert that asteroid from its course, if not destroy it.

<SO_Stanley> ::Nods:: CO: Yes captain. ::Works eagerly to keep a very close eye on the asteroid.::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
*XO*: Aye Sir on my way.

<TO_Almos>CO: They've already run a few simulations on that option and come up with nothing, but I'll get the whole department on it right now, sir. ::starts typing away on the panel::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::steps into a nearby TL and braces himself for a headache:: TL: Bridge....

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::nods:: TO: Right, well I want all weapons charged as a last resort and the asteroid targeted.

<TO_Almos>CO: Yes sir, we'll bring all guns on it and get some more juice from Engineering if possible.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Captain, should I assemble an away team to stand ready?

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: Assemble a security team and have them ready to go in transporter rooms 1 and 2.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::nods::CO: Aye sir.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
Self: Ouch  ::put his hand up to his head, wishes he had a hypospray on him::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
TO: Ensign, get two security teams in Transporter Room 1 and 2, light armament only. 

<TO_Almos>XO: Aye sir. ::opens up a commline:: 

<TO_Almos>*Sec*: Two security teams assemble in Transporter Rooms 1 and 2, light armament. Wait there for commands.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Should we try to contact him once more? Before we go down there.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::as the TL halts he walks off with both hands on his head:: XO: Reporting as ordered Sir

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: I get sick traveling on the bloody TL and can't seem to cure it.

 CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: Do it, let's see if you can talk some reason into him, I'll be in my ready room.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Thank you Doctor, I want to know if you have any input to our discussion as to how we can get the colony to lower their shield and let us beam them out.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Yes Captain.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::gets up and storms off to his RR::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: And get something for that headache....physician, heal thyself. ::grins::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::takes the Captain's seat:: CMO: Please Doctor, sit down. ::points to the empty seat to his left::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: Mines an Andorian Ale on the rocks, that usually cures it ::smiles and sits down in the chair indicated::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: We'll see to that off duty then.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves says:
::turns around::TO: Open a channel to Dr. Hamilton.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::grabs a coffee from the replicator an sits behind his desk::

<TO_Almos>XO: Aye sir. 

<TO_Almos>COM: Colony Control: This is the USS Ganymede, requesting a commline to Dr. Adam Hamilton.

Action: The TO hears only static on the com.

<TO_Almos>XO: No reply sir, there's just static.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
TO: Well rotate the frequencies, all channels. I want to talk to that man.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::sips his coffee and waits for some good news::

<TO_Almos>XO: Aye sir. ::tries all channels, all frequencies::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: The Colony personnel aren't prepared to leave quietly then?

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Not at all...never met a man as thick headed as that Dr. Hamilton.

<TO_Almos>XO: No use sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::stands up:: TO: Open a channel, I'll get his attention.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
COM: Colony Control: This is Commander Reeves, Executive Officer onboard the Federation Starship Ganymede, I need to talk to Dr. Adam Hamilton right now, or you will all be space dust in little under 3 solar days.....so get him on now!

<Colony Control> COM: Ganymede: Err... Hang on sir. I... I will see what I can do.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::sits back an listens to the communication::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
COM: Colony Control: Hurry up young man! I am a man without patience.

Action: There is no more response, the young officer is either not there or ignoring the XO.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::finishes his coffee and wonders what ever happened to the concept of smoking tobacco to relieve stress::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Damn, thick headed Scientists.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: Maybe we should talk to him in a language he understands

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::looks over:: CMO: Go on.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::waits and sits down::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: I was thinking we could offer an olive branch, maybe let him think that we will be able to help save his work I he co-operates

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Good idea Doctor....I like it.
CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::looks over some PADDs and impatiently throws each one on the desk after only reading the first 2 lines::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::motions for the TO to open a channel:: COM: Colony Control: Dr. Hamilton, you will reply to me...I have had my Science Department get ready to upload your colony's whole databank, as well as any samples you need....this deal is on the table now mister, and you will find that I am not in the mood of watching you all die in little under three days. Reeves out.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: If he thinks he's calling the shots hopefully he will be more amiable...

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Let's see how he takes to that at least.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::comes across a PADD with Adam Hamilton's records on it::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::frowns then raises his eyebrows::

Action: The com line brings only static again. The TO senses the colony has activated its planetary defense mechanism.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: Tough Crowd

<TO_Almos>XO: Commander, still no reply and they have activated their planetary defense platforms.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
TO: Good god...Yellow alert! *CO*: Captain Gibbs to the Bridge.

<TO_Almos>XO: Yellow alert, aye! ::attempts to raise shields::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::blinks and then frowns again:: Self: that doesn't sound good. ::gets up and heads for the bridge::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: They'd be insane to fire on a Federation vessel.. idiots...

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::stands up:: CO: Captain, they are unwilling to talk and have just powered up their planetary defenses, I have ordered us to Yellow Alert.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::takes his own seat::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: Very well, back us off to a safe distance and route a direct Comm to my ready room.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Aye Captain. ::motions for the FCO:: FCO: Back us off Ensign, safe distance.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::re-enters the RR and takes a seat behind his desk to wait for the Comm to be openned::

<FCO_Sharp> XO: Aye sir. ::Has his hands run a series of commands on his console and takes the Ganymede into high orbit.::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
TO: As soon as we are in safe distance, open up a secured comm line to the Colony and route it to the Captain's Ready Room.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::waits impatiently::

<TO_Almos>XO: We have reached safe distance, opening a channel now. Rerouting it to the Ready Room.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::sits back and waits for any outcome:: XO: It begs belief that these educated people are so eager to get themselves killed

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
TO: Thank you Ensign, keep shields up for now. Let me know of any changes in the Colony's status.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Scientists....all there is to say. ::smiles to himself::

<Hamilton> COM: Ganymede: Alright, you have 30 seconds to explain what in blazes you want and get your blasted vessel out of orbit or the defenses will open fire and help you go away.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: I'll let the Captain take that one. 

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
COM: Hamilton: Then I'll make this quick... you have 5 minutes to lower your shield and prepare for beam out or I will not only leave you here to get squished by the asteroid but I will also inform Sector command about your relationship with Mrs. McKluskey and exactly how you managed to get your current assignment!

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::crosses his legs and leans back::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: In my medical opinion that man needs a holiday and de-stress...

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Doctor, what he needs is to be locked behind bars for threatening a Starfleet vessel.

<Hamilton> COM: Ganymede: You... you... I do not know what you're talking about. ::His voice seems to tremble slightly.::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: He's a Federation citizen and he just crossed the line...my line.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: This is a Federation Facility, right?

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Exactly. But I think there's something going on down there. Why won't he leave to save his own life?

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: Then can we not access a prefix code that would allow us to take down there shields?

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: That has already been attempted, he changed the codes.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
COM: Hamilton: Stardate 9512.31, the new years eve party at the academy, you and the admirals wife decided to indulge in a private celebration, Need I go on? four minutes Adam, then I'm leaving!

<Hamilton> COM: Ganymede: .... ::Nothing but silence returns.::

CMO_Lt_Tales:
XO: Sorry Sir, I'm sure that was the first thing you tried, just trying to be helpful....

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CMO: Any input appreciated Doctor, actually it was the Captain's idea. Please, if you think of anything helpful, speak out. I want all the crew to be ready to voice their opinions.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
COM: Hamilton: Three minutes Hamilton, I'm running out of patience, Gibbs out! ::cuts the Com::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
::walks out of his RR:: FCO: Turn us around and prepare to jump to warp.

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Captain?

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
::stands up::

<FCO_Sharp> ::Turns around to look at the captain and frowns.::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Something up your sleeve, sir ?

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
FCO: Do it, and let Hamilton see you doing it.

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: I know Hamilton, and with any luck, he knows me.

<FCO_Sharp> ::Shrugs, turns to his console and positions the ship just as the captain ordered.:: CO: I... errr... The ship is in position sir.

CMO_Lt_Tales:
::sits back and watches to see the CO's plan unfold::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Speak in riddles then. ::grins::

CO_Cmdr_Gibbs:
XO: I'll explain if it works. ::grins::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
CO: Thank you sir. ::sits back down::

XO_LtCmdr_Reeves:
Self: Leaving them to dust is tempting though. ::grins to himself and crosses his legs once more::

Action: A few minutes pass and as expected, planetary defenses power down and most of the colony shields go down as well. One of the labs however seems to still be protected by shields. SO Stanley notices that there are 5 life forms still in the facility. The remainder of the colony residents are all gathered in the main buildings scattered throughout the colony.

=/\==/\==/\= Pause Mission =/\==/\==/\=

  Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Ganymede
 
 Original Air Date: 9th August 2006
 Executive Producer: Rob Lemmens
 Copyright 2006: A Call To Duty
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