Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10207.29

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen 	as	[CO] Commander Brian Black

Matt Thomason		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Vincent Mortimer

Neil Cole 		as 	[CEO] Ensign Zefram DuPont
Greg Diduszko		as	[TO] Ensign K’Nargh
Chris Esterhuyse 	as 	[CMO] Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Ruth Holbrook 		as 	[CNS] Ensign Doran Tr’Loris
Adam Morecroft		as	[CIV] Ensign Kalen Croft
Kevin Norton		as	[MO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Jau Hixxan
Aoibhe O’ Sullivan 	as 	[CSO] Ensign Naimh Danann
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade John Exeter
Peter Saunders 		as 	[CTO] Lieutenant Aun’To Mesme
Tim Schols		as	[OPS] Ensign Gary Jackson
Gina Toye 		as 	[EO] Ensign Karla Leasha

Nick Beckwith		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Host SM_Nick says:
"Graduation Revisited, Part 2"

Host SM_Nick says:
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CIV_Croft says:
::in the TIC, eating the remains of a sandwich for lunch::

OPS_Jackson says:
::At OPS station, looking around the bridge::

XO_Mortimer says:
::heading for the bridge in a TL::

CMO_Varesh says:
::stalks into sickbay:: MO: Jau! Where are you?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::sitting in his office working on psyche profiles::

CEO_DuPont says:
::In Main Engineering staring down at the systems status board::

CTO_Mesme says:
::on the bridge at tac 1 monitoring the ships tactical systems::

CSO_Danann says:
::on the bridge, still worrying about her last 'conversation' with the doctor::

Host CO_Black says:
::in his readyroom, going over the recent ship reports::

MO_Hixxan says:
::enters sickbay and walks to the computer, and looks around for Varesh::

TO_K`Nargh says:
::on the bridge about to go say goodbye to his old boss::

CMO_Varesh says:
::doesn't wait for an answer:: *Bridge*: This is Doctor Varesh. How much longer until we reach the colony?

MO_Hixxan says:
CMO: Yes Sir, reporting for duty

CIV_Croft says:
::looks at the last bite of the sandwich, only just realising that it had been pigeon sandwich::

OPS_Jackson says:
*CMO*: Jackson here, ETA is 1 hour.

CSO_Danann says:
::is routinely scanning the space before them as she bites her lip absentmindedly::

XO_Mortimer says:
::TL arrives, doors swish open, and he steps out onto the bridge::

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns:: MO: Ah, there you are. Have you got the teams working on converting the cargo bay?

CMO_Varesh says:
*OPS*: Understood, and thanks. Varesh out.

XO_Mortimer says:
::gulps at the size of it::

CIV_Croft says:
::turns and puts the plate down as his console begins beeping::

CEO_DuPont says:
::takes a good look at the output of the warp core and nods his approval::

CIV_Croft says:
::frowns and taps a few buttons::

OPS_Jackson says:
::Monitoring energy flows and systems status::

XO_Mortimer says:
::stands there, comatose, staring at the viewscreen::

CTO_Mesme says:
::taps his console and looks a bit puzzled::  CSO: Are you detecting anything wrong with the sensors?

MO_Hixxan says:
::tries to think back to the last shift while he checks on the computer::  CMO: Er, did you ask me to, Sir

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Closes one file::

CIV_Croft says:
*Bridge*: Croft to Bridge. The Tactical sensors are showing me a glitch in our direct path, but sensors aren't picking anything up there.

Host CO_Black says:
::grumbles at some vague marks as he sees some of the evaluation outcomes::

CMO_Varesh says:
::blinks:: MO: I'm pretty sure I did. If I didn't, my apologies, and can you get started on that please?

XO_Mortimer says:
::looks around at the unfamiliar faces::  All: Er.. hello... can someone tell me who is in command here?

CSO_Danann says:
::starts to look puzzled the second the CTO did::  CTO: I...don't know, really. there... ::looks back:: appears to be, um...something in front of us. Can you get a better reading than that?

CTO_Mesme says:
*CIV* We see it too, any ideas on what it could be?

MO_Hixxan says:
CMO: Aye Sir, I'll get them working on it straight away...

CIV_Croft says:
*CTO* Without more sensor data,  I really can't be sure, sir. May I suggest we intercept it, and possibly launch a probe?

CMO_Varesh says:
MO: Thanks, Jau.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
self: hmm got to remind Lt Domar to show up for his appointment or else he'll forget again. ::gets up to leave::

OPS_Jackson says:
XO: Well, the Captain is in his ready room, and the CTO has the bridge at the moment

CTO_Mesme says:
*CIV* I don’t think we have time for a sightseeing tour right now...

CSO_Danann says:
CTO: Um, it seems to be rather big, anyway, about.. ::tries to figure out what she's seeing here:: 18 miles from the centre to the outer perimeter...

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Shakes head:: self: Strange. 

XO_Mortimer says:
OPS: Ah, thank you. ::walks over and extends hand:: Lieutenant Commander Mortimer, the new Exec. Thank you Mister....er... ::looks questioningly::

OPS_Jackson says:
XO: Jackson. Gary Jackson. I'm quite new here too.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*bridge* what's ahead of us? I'm sensing a blank spot.

OPS_Jackson says:
::reroutes some of the power to sensors, to boost their readings::

CSO_Danann says:
::contacts the CNS:: *CNS*: We're not sure sir, but we're working on it. I'll inform you when we know what you're sensing...

CTO_Mesme says:
CSO: You think we should investigate?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CSO* Thank you.

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns:: *CNS*: Varesh to tr'Loris.

XO_Mortimer says:
::looks across to Mesme::  CTO: Ah. um. Report.... ::thinks that’s how it's done::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CMO* Yes, doctor. How can I help you?

CIV_Croft says:
*CTO*: It wouldn't be exactly sightseeing, it may be a threat to the Scimitar. However, we could just go around it.

CMO_Varesh says:
*CNS*: Are you also sensing a "nothingness" ahead?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CMO* Yes, doctor.

CSO_Danann says:
CIV/CTO: I think that would be best for now, we have a colony to see to... maybe we could launch a probe anyway and gather the readings up for later?

CTO_Mesme says:
*CIV* How long would that add to our journey?

Host CO_Black says:
::finishes reading his reports and stands, straightening his uniform before walking towards the readyroom's exit::

CMO_Varesh says:
*CNS*: Can the bridge shed some light on that? I just hope it doesn't interfere with our mission.

CTO_Mesme says:
CSO: My thoughts exactly

CIV_Croft says:
*CTO* That all depends on how large a berth we give it. I do however strongly suggest we investigate it.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CMO* Not much, I already called and asked them. They said they'd let me know if they find something.

CIV_Croft says:
*CTO*: Flight Control Computers are estimating at least 40 minutes

CMO_Varesh says:
*CNS*: Thanks. Will you keep me up to date, please?

CTO_Mesme says:
*CIV* I will take that under advisement, thank you ensign

CSO_Danann says:
::frowns at the delay:: CTO/CIV: We'll seems we'd be better off going around it, so we have no choice, there are people counting on us being there...and better late than never.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CMO* Of course, doctor.

MO_Hixxan says:
::heads down to the main cargo bay of the heavy cruiser and begins to set it up for a medical emergency....   he gathers all medical teams into the cargo bay for a quick briefing on what’s happening and what needs to be done::

CMO_Varesh says:
*CNS*: Great. Varesh out.

CIV_Croft says:
*CSO*: That is of course assuming that the work we have to do will not be pointless in the Extra 40 minutes

Host CO_Black says:
::enters the bridge and glances at the bridge crew, feeling a slight tension he looks at the CTO in the command chair::  CTO: Report !

XO_Mortimer says:
::feels perhaps he should have used that assertive voice::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Heads out the door to the turbolift::

CSO_Danann says:
::looks over at the CIV and frowns a bit again:: *CIV*: You really want to risk going through something when we don’t know what it is...at all...so we don’t know if we can defend the ship against it...him, them, whatever?

CTO_Mesme says:
::stands and swivels to the CO::  CO: Sir, we are detecting a void directly on our course that our sensors cannot penetrate, we were thinking about going around it, although it will add 40 minutes to our flight time

CNS_tr`Loris says:
Computer: Bridge

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks around sickbay, and starts briefing the teams he selected to go on the away team::

CIV_Croft says:
*CSO*: If we stopped and investigated, it may take less than 40 minutes.

XO_Mortimer says:
CO: Ahem. Ah... Sir?

Host CO_Black says:
::nods and turns to OPS::  OPS: ETA to this "void" ?

CIV_Croft says:
*CSO*: If it turns out to be harmless, that's a hell of a lot of time to waste.

Host CO_Black says:
::glances at the XO::  XO: Commander ?

CSO_Danann says:
*CIV*: True, or we might get stuck in some mud...then we’d be no use to anybody...

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: ETA is 12 minutes sir.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::steps out onto the bridge, looking around::

CTO_Mesme says:
::turns his attention back to the tactical systems::

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: Good...

XO_Mortimer says:
::brightens up at being responded to::  CO: Sir, I'd recommend checking out the..ah.. void first, it could be navigable.

CIV_Croft says:
*CSO*: So adding that extra time onto our journey is worth the 'if's ?

Host CO_Black says:
::turns to his CSO::  CSO: All Right, what's your opinion on the matter, taking your sensor readings in account...?

CEO_DuPont says:
::Taps his commbadge:: *CNS* DuPont to tr'Loris

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CEO* tr'Loris here, how can I help you?

MO_Hixxan says:
::Begins to set up Transporters to quantum flux, and setting up the emergency biobeds around the area...... extra medical supplies are brought in.. and after a while the shuttle bays and cargo bays began to resemble suitable emergency living accommodations::

Host CO_Black says:
XO: Yes, it might be a good object to explore.. ::smiles faintly::  but we’re in a hurry here...those people at the Rutuk Colony don't have much time...

CSO_Danann says:
::turns and looks up at CO, still isn’t used to being the small person on a ship, gets quite jumpy when talking to the CO:: CO: Um, well... I was just discussing that with Croft, sir. Personally, from my point of view, all I can tell you is that there is 'a something big' a head of us. Beyond that, I have no data. If it was my decision, I’d go around and risk the extra 40 minutes, but it's up to you, sir... ::hopes he doesn’t shout at her::

CEO_DuPont says:
*CNS* Do you have a spare minute or two, I have a hypothesis I would like to put to you?

XO_Mortimer says:
CO: That’s ...ah.. what I was referring to, sir. We should check it to see if we can go straight through.

CMO_Varesh says:
*CEO*: I've just finished a briefing, I can be there in a few minutes.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CEO* Uhm yeah sure.  I'll be down in a minute. ::Seeing as how it will be awhile before they arrive at the mystery::

Host CO_Black says:
::nods::  *CMO*: Black to Varesh, report to the bridge please...

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::gets on the turbolift:: Computer: Main Engineering.

CEO_DuPont says:
*CNS* No worries, I can come to you assuming your on the bridge correct?

CMO_Varesh says:
::sighs:: *CO*: Aye, sir. Be right there.

MO_Hixxan says:
*OPS* Just to let you know that the cargo transporters are now set to quantum now, so they can be used with the transporters and emergency transporters to beam up people as well

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CEO* I'm already in the turbolift, down. ::Smiles to himself::

CMO_Varesh says:
*CEO*: Zephram, I have to go to the bridge. Any chance you can meet me there?

CSO_Danann says:
::hears her console bleep at her and she looks away from the CO for a second::  CO: It's a stellar phenomenon anyway, some sort of nebula...composition... ::sighs:: I can’t tell yet... ::looks up at the CO again::

OPS_Jackson says:
*MO*: Thank you, I'll watch that.

CTO_Mesme says:
::listens to the CSO:: Self: Nebulas... ::shudders slightly::

CEO_DuPont says:
*CMO* Doctor I'm on my way to the bridge now....::heads towards the turbo lift to await the arrival of the CNS::

Host CO_Black says:
CSO: Well, I assume that would be good as well...but I'd like to get there as soon as possible...  those people at the Colony don't have much time left..  ::thinks for a moment as he listens to the CSO::  Isn't this phenomenon mapped in the SF Databases ?

CSO_Danann says:
*CNS*: OK, it’s nebula, sir... and we’re thinking about going around it...or through it...I have no further information at this time...

CMO_Varesh says:
::leaves sickbay and goes for the nearest turbo lift::

CSO_Danann says:
::looks back at CTO and smiles slightly on hearing the mutter::

XO_Mortimer says:
CSO: Is there perhaps some way we can increase our sensor range for a more detailed look?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CSO* Thank you. ::feels the turbolift, slow to a stop::

CMO_Varesh says:
::enters the lift: TL: Bridge. ::settles in for the short 4 deck ride::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CMO* Doctor we'll they've identified it as a nebula.

CSO_Danann says:
::looks up at the XO and raises her eyebrow as if to say why don’t I know you?::  XO: I'm trying sir...gimme a minute...

CMO_Varesh says:
*CNS*: Thanks, I'm on me way to the bridge.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Watches the doors open::

Host CO_Black says:
::glances at the CTO::  CTO: Lieutenant, your opinion on the matter...?

CEO_DuPont says:
::Smiles as he sees the CNS::  CNS: Hi there, the CMO wants me on the bridge, mind if we talk en route?

CMO_Varesh says:
::exits onto the bridge::  CO: You called, sir?

OPS_Jackson says:
::hears the XO say something about increasing sensor range::  XO: Sir, I could reroute extra power to the Sensors.

XO_Mortimer says:
::wonders why the CSO is looking at him like that... checks his zipper::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
*CEO* Not at all. I'm curious to see a mysterious nebula that puzzles the sensors.

CTO_Mesme says:
CO: If our sensors cannot penetrate this nebula then we should go around, its not worth the risk to the colony if something was to happen to this ship while on route

OPS_Jackson says:
::Reroutes more available power to sensors::

XO_Mortimer says:
CSO: Will the extra power help? 

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: Were stopping for a nebula when peoples lives are at risk? ::Shakes his incredulously::

Host CO_Black says:
::turns to CMO and nods::  CMO: I did doctor...  CTO: Thank you for your opinion, Lieutenant..

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: I believe the current debate is whether to go around or through it.

MO_Hixxan says:
*CMO* We're just about set here, we've converted cargo bays and the 2 shuttle bays....   if needed, I've been told that holodeck facilities and spare quarters can be transformed as well, do you think this will be necessary

CEO_DuPont says:
::Steps into the TL with the CNS:: TL: Bridge!

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks expectantly at Black::  CO: And? I'm assuming its important.

Host CO_Black says:
CMO: But to get to the point...we are nearing some sort of nebula that our sensors can't penetrate... question is, go we through it or not...?

CTO_Mesme says:
::nods to the CO and turns back to his console::

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: Debate when peoples lives are at risk, surely the CSO should make a call and we can get on our way to help people!

CMO_Varesh says:
::stares blankly::  CO: There is a question? We go through of course.

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: The CSO can only make a suggestion it's up to the captain to make the final decision.

XO_Mortimer says:
CO: Hmm... what about launching a probe to check it out?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: Though I do understand how you feel.

Host CO_Black says:
::gestures to the CSO::  CMO: That could be a good choice..  but our CSO has another opinion...

CSO_Danann says:
::smirks at XO's facial expression before turning back to her console to answer his question::  XO: Um, that did absolutely...no, nothing....but I can tell you it's gaseous. So, we are talking nebula, not planet. This is annoying.  OPS: Can you see anything wrong with sensors, Jackson?

CIV_Croft says:
::looks at the chrono in the TIC and wonders just how many lives are being wasted this very moment::

CMO_Varesh says:
*MO*: Thanks, Jau. I'm on the bridge if you need me.

OPS_Jackson says:
CSO: No, sensors are perfectly aligned and functioning normally.

CMO_Varesh says:
::raises an eyebrow and looks at Niamh:: CSO: I'm all ears.

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: Well the command staff can only make decisions based on what is told to them by ourselves I guess ::grins:: anyway the reason I wanted to have a chat...our encounter with the Ritanai....

CSO_Danann says:
OPS: then there must be something wrong with the diagnostic program...cause I’m not supposed to be this blind...

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: What about them?

MO_Hixxan says:
*CMO* Aye Sir, I'll tell my crew to be on standby to transform the holodeck and mess hall into emergency medical facilities..

CMO_Varesh says:
*MO*: I want that finished by the time we reach the colony.

Host CO_Black says:
::gestures towards the CMO::  CSO: Ensign, please enlighten the Doctor on your opinion... I want this matter dealt with soon..

CSO_Danann says:
CMO: We have no idea what's in there, it's like looking in a pool of dark water. You could dive right in an smash your head of gagged rocks just below the surface. It's too risky.

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: There telepathic.... I'm thinking that gives them an unfair advantage in practically any situation and well I was thinking is there any known natural or even 'man made' barrier to telepathic incursions?

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks not amused::  CSO: And this is my problem how? How much longer will it take for us to get there if we go around... just as a matter of interest.

OPS_Jackson says:
CSO: No, there are no faults in the diagnostics either. Whatever is out there can't be shown on sensors, at least, not clearly.

CSO_Danann says:
CMO: 40 Minutes...and an unknown amount of time to go through...and even longer if we don’t go now!

Host CO_Black says:
CMO / CSO: Let me state that those people's lives out there are of paramount importance....

CTO_Mesme says:
::listens closely to the debate brewing between the CSO and CMO::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: Well there are suppressant medicines and there is some training you can take but not much else that I know of. I'll see about checking some of the Vulcan and Betazoid journals.

CMO_Varesh says:
::whirls:: CO: You have no need to remind me of that, Captain. I say we go through.

CSO_Danann says:
CMO/CO: And what happens if we get caught in there, all those people will die. But, it's up to you guys  ::waves a hand at the CO, XO and CMO:: I'll obey, I just won’t be happy about it....

MO_Hixxan says:
::begins to line up medical staff on the brig to make sure they know what there doing and where they should be working::

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: I was hoping to somehow manufacture a 'mental shield' around the ship, to offset the advantage they had, I'm convinced the reason as to why they beat us so easily is because of their telepathic incursions

Host CO_Black says:
::sighs::  CSO: Ensign, I need your opinion as my Chief Science Officer...

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks irritated:: CSO: I'm concerned for the people we have to help... I trust your judgement on the scientific stuff.

XO_Mortimer says:
::looks from the CO to the CSO to the CMO and back to the CO::

CIV_Croft says:
*Bridge* Sensors are finally picking up something: Nitrogen

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Frowns, sensing some strong emotions::  CEO: hmm I'm not sure about that even. They got through my mental filters.

CSO_Danann says:
CO: I know, and I’m giving it...but in the end, sir, it’s you decision. I’ve told you what I know, I’ve told you what I think...now, I’m out of the loop...

CEO_DuPont says:
::The Turbo Lift carrying the CNS and the CEO arrives on the bridge::

CMO_Varesh says:
::frowns:: Self: Out of the loop?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CEO: but if I see anything I’ll let you know. ::steps off and looks around::

CEO_DuPont says:
CNS: Thanks...::spots the CMO and heads over towards him::

Host CO_Black says:
CSO: Can you confirm Mr Croft's scans...is it filled with nitrogen ?

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks down at Niamh seated at her console::

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, ETA to the Nebula is 3 minutes, you have to decide now.

CEO_DuPont says:
CMO: You wanted me on the bridge, Doctor?

CMO_Varesh says:
CEO: Well, you called me, remember. I was on my way here, since the Captain wanted me here.

CSO_Danann says:
::nods to CO after a quick glance::  CO: Nitrogen, just like the man said. But at the moment, these sensors are picking up nothing else...and there has to be something else...

CEO_DuPont says:
::Waves a hand at the CSO who seems to be cowering in her seat::

Host CO_Black says:
::nods at OPS::

CIV_Croft says:
*bridge* There is more in there than just nitrogen, I just can't classify the rest

Host CO_Black says:
CMO / CSO: All Right...quickly... we have only a few minutes left..  Based on your new sensor info.. what's your suggestion, Ensign ?

CSO_Danann says:
::is definitely *not* cowering, I thank you...::

CTO_Mesme says:
::thinks it might be a good idea to run a quick diagnostic of the shields, just in case::

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, I'm receiving a hail from the colony.

CEO_DuPont says:
CMO: I did? ::Frowns:: Sorry Doctor the curse of being an engineer we have short term memory loss when we don't get to address our problems immediately

CSO_Danann says:
CO: Around. There had to be more stuff in there beyond just nitrogen. Until I know what those things are, I can't protect against them...

CMO_Varesh says:
::grins: CEO: I understand. You wanted to ask me something?

Host CO_Black says:
::nods::  CSO: All Right... I will trust your judgement on this one...

CEO_DuPont says:
::Spots the huff from the CSO::  CMO: What’s going on here?

CMO_Varesh says:
CO: You know my answer, sir. I want us to get there soonest.

CSO_Danann says:
::eyes flick up to CEO for a second and can't help but frown. Had already been frowning at CMO::

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: Slave helm control to your console and make the necessary course changes....

CMO_Varesh says:
::whispers to the side:: CEO: We're debating going around or through the nebula.

XO_Mortimer says:
CSO: And there’s no way of finding that out before we actually go in ourselves?

Host CO_Black says:
CMO: I know Doctor... but I have to go with my CSO's judgement on this one...

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Aye sir. And I'm putting the hail onscreen

CEO_DuPont says:
::Nods at the CMO and turns to the CSO:: CSO: Haven't the sensors detected what the nebula consists off?

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: Understood...

CMO_Varesh says:
::raises his hands in exasperation:: CO: Understood, sir. I don't have to agree though. Do you need me on the bridge? I have a lot of work to do before we get there.

CSO_Danann says:
XO: With the sensors acting the way they are, sir...I wouldn't trust them if they told me that you were really here... ::shrugs:: I'll keep scanning as we skirt it, maybe I’ll be able to get a better picture of it...

Host SM_Nick says:
<Colonist> COM: To anyone out there, PLEASE help us!  We're DYING here.....it's....oh, it's all so.......so...

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: There is a loud bang, and the transmission is cut.

XO_Mortimer says:
::winces::

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, I lost communications with the colony.

Host CO_Black says:
::sighs as he glances at the CSO and CMO in despair::

CSO_Danann says:
CEO: All it'll tell me is that there is nitrogen in there... not a great help, since pretty much every class of nebula’s has nitrogen. I could have guessed that in my sleep...

CMO_Varesh says:
::looks alarmed:: CO: Captain! We have no choice. We HAVE to go through that nebula now... another 40 minutes will be too late!

MO_Hixxan says:
::in case of transporter failure, begins to organise 6 additional shuttles .... checks maintenance status for any emergency shuttles available::

Host CO_Black says:
::turns once again to the CSO::  CSO: Ensign, I need your final decision now !

XO_Mortimer says:
CMO: What do you estimate the casualty rate at if we arrive late?

CEO_DuPont says:
::Frowns at hearing the communication:: CSO: I'll reroute emergency power to the sensor array, maybe you'll be able to get a better analysis of what’s out there

CIV_Croft says:
*bridge* I have to concur with the CEO and CMO; wasting any more time seems pointless, just because we are afraid of what might be in a nebula.

CSO_Danann says:
::looks at CO to CMO and back:: CO: Go through, they’re in worse shape than I like the sound of. I'll keep my eyes pealed...

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns towards the unfamiliar officer:: XO: I don't even want to hazard a guess... devastating at the least.

OPS_Jackson says:
::Starts rerouting the available emergency power to the sensors system::

Host CO_Black says:
::restates the question::  CSO: Are you sure ?

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CSO: Do you want to go through something even I can't sense?

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, I have the power reroute command to the shield ready in case we need it

CEO_DuPont says:
::Activates the Engineering console and send emergency power through to ops::

CSO_Danann says:
CO: Go! I'll try to figure this out. We're here to protect these people even if it means putting ourselves in harm's way...we have no choice right now!

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: All Right...change our course and through it..  and increase power to the shields...we're going in...

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: The Scimitar enters the nebula

XO_Mortimer says:
CO: It appears we have no choice. The only other thing we can do is put our lives ahead of that of the colonists, which abandons the whole idea of Starfleet.

Host CO_Black says:
CTO: Shields up, Lieutenant..

CMO_Varesh says:
::glares at the CSN::  CNS: You are concerned about something you can't sense? I Can't either, but at this moment, those colonists are more important than the "unknown".

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Aye sir, changing course directly through the nebula. Rerouting power to shields.

MO_Hixxan says:
*CMO* We're finished transforming the shuttle bays and cargo bays.... all ready on this deck sir

Host CO_Black says:
::nods at the XO and walks to the command area::

CTO_Mesme says:
CO: Aye sir  ::raises shields::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Raises an eyebrow at hearing the CSO little speech::  CSO: What about us, don't we need to be alive to help the colonists?

CTO_Mesme says:
CO: Sir I’m reading an increase in hull stress…

CMO_Varesh says:
*MO*: Thanks, Jau. Brief the medical teams on the upcoming situation. You will find it all in the medical database.

CIV_Croft says:
Self: What?.... *Bridge* The main substance of the Nebula isn't Gas... it's gel...

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, somehow the substance of the nebula affects the shields. They are degrading!

CEO_DuPont says:
CO: Compensating applying additional power to the SIF

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CMO: I know how you feel doctor but like the CSO said we don't know what else is in the nebula. So we don’t' know what to do about it.

OPS_Jackson says:
::reroutes all power available to shields::

MO_Hixxan says:
*CMO* Aye Sir

CTO_Mesme says:
CO: Shields are down to 20%, they wont last much longer sir...

CSO_Danann says:
::keep her eyes peeled::  OPS: I want continuous tests on those sensors, and every bit of energy you can give me...

Host CO_Black says:
Self: Darn it....  OPS: Reroute all available power to the shields..  CTO: Keep those shields up, Lieutenant...

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: The Scimitar shakes.

OPS_Jackson says:
CSO: Sorry, but I think we have to get out of here alive, with or without sensors.

CMO_Varesh says:
CNS: I understand that, but at the moment I'm not the most rational person on the ship

XO_Mortimer says:
::grabs a rail to keep himself on his feet::

CMO_Varesh says:
::does the Enterprise shuffle::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Reroutes all available power from weapons and other non essential system and gives it through to OPS::

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Aye sir, but there's not much left anymore

CTO_Mesme says:
CO: Sir, shields are down to 4%, I cant keep them up for very much longer...

CIV_Croft says:
*Bridge*: Severe stress on deck 12

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Sir, reading a hull breach on Alpha deck.

Host CO_Black says:
::glances at the CEO::  CEO: Can you keep her together, Chief...??

CIV_Croft says:
*Bridge* More stress on Alpha Deck

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: Seal it !

CEO_DuPont says:
CO: Not a chance sir, we need to get out of here immediately ::Send damage control teams to the hull breech::

XO_Mortimer says:
::heads to a spare console to check on the status of emergency teams::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
CO: I'd say back away and go around. while we still in one piece.

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Aye, initiating containment field.

Host CO_Black says:
::raises his voice::  OPS: Reverse course and back track our path immediately !

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Course laid in, full reverse.

CSO_Danann says:
::can feel herself getting a little warm under the pressure::  Self: it's what we're here for...it's only... 26 miles across...not to worry...

CMO_Varesh says:
::grimly stares at the viewscreen::

Host CO_Black says:
OPS: Engage...

OPS_Jackson says:
CO: Engaging ::Taps the necessary buttons and then the ships stops and moves back::

XO_Mortimer says:
::hangs on again for the reverse::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::grabs a hold of a console::

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: Pink goo seeps into Alpha deck, crushing it.

Host CO_Black says:
::holds onto one of the consoles::

CIV_Croft says:
::looks around eyes wide::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Fingers flying furiously across the console trying to 'steal' power from any system other than propulsion and life support and makes it available to OPS to give the scimitar a chance::

CTO_Mesme says:
::turns and gives a worried look to the CO::  CO: Sir, shields... are down...

OPS_Jackson says:
::Looks around scared:: CSO: What is this?

CSO_Danann says:
::takes a quick look up from her console at the rest of the crew, hoping they'd look a bit more confident, but they don't::  Self: damn!

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: The 3 lower decks are crushed

Host CO_Black says:
::sees the goo and sighs::

CIV_Croft says:
::screams as he is suffocated by the goo::

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: The goo continues in, covering the bridge crew, and finally enveloping and crushing the Scimitar.

CTO_Mesme says:
::hangs head and is engulfed::

CSO_Danann says:
OPS: Right now... ::has to stop talking during a particularly violent shake:: your guess is as good as mine!

XO_Mortimer says:
::steps away from his console as it starts sparking, glad to get away before it explodes or something::

MO_Hixxan says:
::along with the rest of the medical crew.... stands in awe in the shuttle bay staring at the delicious-looking pink ooze::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Throws a harsh glance at the CSO and shakes his head::

Host CO_Black says:
::looks at the CSO and sighs::  Computer: End Simulation !

CMO_Varesh says:
::settles into a chair::  CO: I'm sorry, sir. My insistence that we cross, was a bad idea.

XO_Mortimer says:
::takes a deep breath as the console explodes and a lump of it embeds itself in his forehead::

Host SM_Nick says:
ACTION: The Scimitar bridge disappears, and a holodeck grid replaces it

CIV_Croft says:
::stands up from a sitting posture as the Holodeck grid returns::

CMO_Varesh says:
::gets up from the chair, glancing at the goo::

XO_Mortimer says:
::rubs his forehead::

MO_Hixxan says:
::medical crew disappear, turns around and looks at the normal crew::

CSO_Danann says:
::looks around, puzzled::

CTO_Mesme says:
::stands and shakes himself, dripping with goo::

CIV_Croft says:
::sighs::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Turns to face the CO and the CSO, with a raised eyebrow::

OPS_Jackson says:
::sighs, glad this is over::

XO_Mortimer says:
All: That was all rather.. unsettling, to say the least.

Host CO_Black says:
::walks to the CSO, rubbing his uniform::  CSO: Ensign, I'm afraid to inform you that you have failed this test... ::sighs::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::tries brushing the goo off his uniform::

CIV_Croft says:
CO: Can we please be dismissed? I dislike ruining my uniforms for some childish test.

MO_Hixxan says:
::tastes the goo, but doesn't swallow it::

CSO_Danann says:
::looks up at CO::  CO: What?!

CMO_Varesh says:
::walks over to Niamh::

Host CO_Black says:
::nods::  All: Everyone is dismissed except Lt.Cmdr. Mortimer and Ensign Danann

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::Heads for the exit of the turbolift, frowning::

XO_Mortimer says:
::Was sure that the holodeck was supposed to create holo-goo... wonders if someone sneakily reprogrammed it::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Gives the CSO a sympathetic smile  and turns away and exits the holodeck::

CMO_Varesh says:
::nods at Black, and shoots Niamh a wink::

CIV_Croft says:
::turns from the groups an walks, severely annoyed that he was covered in goo during the simulation::

CSO_Danann says:
::can't believe what just happened, glances over at CEO to see his smile, nods back too shocked to feel anything but, well, shock::

OPS_Jackson says:
::walks out of the holodeck, nodding to the crew::

CTO_Mesme says:
::gives a sympathetic glance to the CSO and heads for the exit:: Self: Nebulas...

CMO_Varesh says:
::leaves the holodeck to go and get clean::

CSO_Danann says:
::feels ready to clock someone a good one::

Host CO_Black says:
CSO: Ensign, I assume you know why you failed this test...?

MO_Hixxan says:
::heads back to his quarters to wash himself, with a taste of goo in his mouth::

XO_Mortimer says:
::notices the look in the CSO's eyes, and suddenly believes that standing behind the CO would be a much safer place::

CNS_tr`Loris says:
::heads for his quarter for a shower and change of uniform::

CEO_DuPont says:
::Spots the CMO::  CMO: Do you have a moment Doctor?

XO_Mortimer says:
::shuffles from one foot to the other, nervously::

CMO_Varesh says:
::turns:: CEO: Sure, what's up?

CSO_Danann says:
::flexing her hands into and out of fists::  CO: Because we're all dead now?

XO_Mortimer says:
::drips onto the floor::

CEO_DuPont says:
CMO: Well its the Ritanai, its really bugging me that they knocked us over without even trying and well I guess I have this hypothesis that their advantage over us tactically has something to do with their telepathy

Host CO_Black says:
::nods::  CSO: Partly... but you had the right decision in your mind...  but you let circumstances and other persons influence your opinion...

CMO_Varesh says:
CEO: Its a possibility. Do you want to discuss it further? I'm in dire need of a clean uniform.

CSO_Danann says:
::grits her teeth:: CO: I went with the information I had! My decision changed as that information changed...I was not influenced...

Host CO_Black says:
CSO: This test was to see if you could keep your mind clear in a tense situation..

XO_Mortimer says:
::wonders if he's going to have to call security::

CEO_DuPont says:
CMO: Absolutely, meet you in the lounge once you've changed?

CSO_Danann says:
:: voice is deathly calm, all of a sudden::  CO: I did...

CMO_Varesh says:
CEO: Sure. I can do with a little drink... not that I usually touch the stuff, but being mean to poor Niamh was quite unsettling.

Host CO_Black says:
CSO: Ensign, you let circumstances bring this on yourself..  now, in the future...once you have made up your opinion...stick to it... Dismissed !

Host SM_Nick says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Scimitar
Season 1 , Episode 14  (Mission #193)
“Graduation Revisited”

Original Air Date: 10207.29
Executive Producer Nick Beckwith
Copyright 2002: A Call To Duty
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