Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10502.14

Starring:

Karen Barkas 		as 	Commander Karida Janan – CO

…and…

Scott Knight		as	Lieutenant Ethan Michael MacAllister – CTO
Martijn Lemmen 	as 	Captain Brian Black - CIV
Rob Lemmens		as	Ensign Zoran Abmeraz – CMO
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	Ensign Jim Exeter – FCO
Patrick de Ruiter	as	Ensign Jonathan Pierce – SO

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as 	Lieutenant Brody Majors, Commander Kaimana Xia

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Scimitar – SM

Summary - Confusion reins aboard the U.S.S. Scimitar as the crew attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding the U.S.S. Eridanus.

They have found their sister ship adrift within the Keh'lin Nebula, covered in evidence of Dreamscape activity, and with her crew in an odd sort of stasis. As the crew have been awoken, the Scimitar crew have been experiencing the most unusual sensations of deja vu, and startling flashbacks to memories they can't recall...

Now, night has fallen...the Beta Shift has taken over for the night and as Day Four-hundred and Twenty comes to a close, the memories of old shall return, and all the answers they seek will come to them...

The Scimitar crew lay asleep, resting, preparing for the next day...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Day 420 - Awaking From A Dream"=/\==/\=
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::In his quarters making the final adjustments to his automatic wake-up system, specifically designed to go off when the crew is detected to be in stasis::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::in his quarters trying to straighten his head out::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::Lieutenant Majors works alongside the beta shift on the bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar - he sits at the Engineering control console, communicating with Engineering teams aboard the Eridanus as they work to repair the damaged Nova class vessel::
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::lying curled up on her bed in the darkness::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::gives up and decides to go for a wander::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns around in bed, thinking it's still to early to get up. But for some reason he can't keep his eyes closed, afraid he might dream about the terrible flashbacks::
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::laying in his bed, taking some time to relax and read up on what has been happening on the Scimitar::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::on the holodeck trying out several training programmes he 'borrowed' from John ::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::wanders down a corridor walking past an active holodeck and wondering who's using it at this time of night::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::As a junior Engineer comes onto the bridge, Brody releases control of the console to the junior tech and looks around the bridge. Everything is so calm, so silent...::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Surrounded by the darkness and deep within sleep, Commander Karida Janan finds herself visited in her sleep by memories that she does not recall, flashes of images, a dead woman, blood dripping form her purple glowing eyes, Commander Xia holding her head and screaming in pain...herself being treated in sickbay for ailments she can't recall.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Almost falling asleep he checks on the results of the analysis he had the computer do on patterns in memory and Dreamscapes related events::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The analysis Pierce has been conducting is still underway. The chart before him begins to correlate medical data - and it seems that the stasis of the two crews is quite similar, but not identical...
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
:: Aiming his rifle and firing at several targets:: self: I’ll get some sleep during gamma shift.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::asleep she watches as images flash through her mind her mind, seeing Xia and then sickbay, wondering what has happened::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::swings by his office and sits for a while drinking coffee::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
*CIV*: Majors to Black. ::He moves to the turbolift and walks in, leaving the junior staff to command the bridge::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns around in his bed again and sighs deeply:: Self: Maybe I should check on the Delar’s, I can't get some sleep anyway.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - A flash of memory comes across Ethan MacAllister, sitting in his office, looking at a list...a casualty list...
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::looking at Xia and the girl again, she has to wonder who this person is, her mind trying to go through names to match to her face::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Seeing the analysis is still underway, he turns his attention back to his wake-up system and rechecks everything one last time. When he sees everything is in order he stands up with the PADD with data and after sipping on his mug of cold coffee he walks out of his quarters to the holodeck::
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::sighs as he hears Majors voice::  Self: Asking some peace and quietness is asking too much it seems....   ::lays the PADD down and taps his commbadge::  *Majors*: Black here...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::shakes his head and accesses his console bringing up all the casualty lists from the last 10 battles::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::As the turbolift takes him down one deck, Majors taps his badge once more:: *CIV*: Captain, I have some data concerning the Eridanus, I thought you might wish to review it before sending it on to the Admiral, sir...
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
:: starting fighter combat programme, grins as his rifle disappears:: self: okay let's see what these things can do.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::looking at the woman she bends down and sees her eyes more clearly, or more precisely the blood coming from the purple eyes, fighting back the fear she turns to Xia who is in serious discomfort moving slowly towards her still without words::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns around just once more before actually attempting to get out of bed::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The images in Janan's mind flash again...she sees Doctor Abmeraz treating a patient - Lt. Commander Foresight. He lies on a bio bed, crying in pain...
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::her face turns briefly back to the girl, has she seen Xia like this, who is the girl::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Walks along the corridors towards the holodeck, rethinking the details to see if he missed anything.. Yawning once more he says to himself:: Self: This is going to be a long day
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::sees nothing that he recognizes::
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::blinks::  *Majors*: Very well... if you could bring it by my quarters I'll take a look at it...
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::Brody Majors smile and walks up to the door of Captain Black's quarters:: *CIV*: Aye sir, on my way. ::He presses the chime::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::goes through the crew manifests from the Eridanus on a hunch::
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::she sees Foresight and springs to her feet rushing over to them: : CMO/Foresight: What happened.. How ::obviously confused::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::banks hard left and then does a 180 turn and fires of his phasers into a drone then to move on too a freighter:: self: still got it.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As Ethan goes through the Eridanus list another flashback hits him. He can see the casualty list more clearly...one of the dead was Lt. Commander Foresight...
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The dream figures do not react or respond to Karida...
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Stops in front of a holodeck:: computer: Computer load program Pierce Delta nine and pause
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<Computer> SO: Program loaded and paused
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::she looks curious and tries to see what Foresights read outs say::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::looks at his screen in disbelief::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns in his bed again, now stops as he is facing the ceiling and he stares at it for a couple of minutes::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::after scoring a good tally and a good score decides he has had enough for today:: Computer: End and save programmes and open the door.
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the entrance to his bedroom as he hears the chime only seconds after Majors' makes his comment::  Self: That's fast...  ::steps out of his bed and walks to entrance of his quarters, hitting the unlocking sequence and watches the doors open::
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@            ::looks horrified, watches the life signs disappearing, hopes to interrupt but the CMO is there, she tries to check the previous records of his condition on the computer::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Enters the holodeck and enters what looks like the Scimitar, with all crew awake:: Computer: Computer, simulate stasis on all persons except me
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
:: the ship's computer bleeps a few times and Exeter leaves the holodeck::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::gets the feeling that something is horribly wrong::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
<Computer>SO: Acknowledged ::Looks as the personnel on the holodeck goes into stasis and gets his tricorder::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::As the doors slide open, Lieutenant Majors steps into the quarters and holds out a PADD for Black to take:: CIV: All data containing to Operation Raven have been removed from the Eridanus database, sir.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Checks his tricorder readings to confirm that the crew is in the exact state the real Scimitar crew was in::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
Computer: Computer, resume program ::Waits:: <Computer>SO: Acknowledged, resuming Pierce Delta nine ::Nothing happens::
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::nods at Majors::  Majors: Excellent....  ::takes his PADD and makes his way to the replicator::  Majors: Since you're here right now, would you like something to drink ?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Computer: Access SFC database and locate current orders for Lt. Commander Foresight.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::heads to sickbay doors to go to the bridge::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Computer> Accessing. ::The computer displays the mission profile of the S.S. Sanctuary, a deep space survey ship.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Turns to get up from his bed and before actually standing up, he rests his head in his hands for a few seconds::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The images in Janan's dream change once more...and she finds herself in a cave, surrounded by shadows and alone. Yells can be heard in the distance, mixed with phaser fire...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Computer: According to SFC records did commander Foresight embark on that mission?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
CIV: I am good, thank you sir. ::He doesn't move from his position and looks at Black:: CIV: Sir...are we sure this is the best thing...?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks puzzled then slaps his forehead:: Self: Doh! Computer: Computer, exclude me from the sensors <Computer>: Acknowledged
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Computer> CTO: Affirmative.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::looks around taking this in:: Self: Okay this is not the bridge. Do I know this cave? ::goes to draw her phaser and tricorder as she starts off in the direction of the yells::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Computer: Is there any record in the SFC database of the demise of Lt. Commander Foresight?
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::stops before a holodeck and checks who's using it:: Self: Pierce...... oh that's Delar's man. ::quickly opens the holodeck programming and tries to modify the programme:: Self: I'll just scare him a bit, dreamscapes I wonder what they are. I'll let a few run loose on the programme and lock the SO out for at least a few minutes.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Computer> CTO: Negative.
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::arrives at the replicator::  Rep: Blend tea, extra sweet, extra strong...  ::as the tea materialises he takes it out and takes a seat in his couch as he takes a small sip::  Majors: I'm afraid so, Lieutenant... can you imagine if they would find out about this right ?
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Gets up and walks to his wardrobe to change into his uniform and heads out of his quarters while rubbing his tired eyes::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Self: Then why am I seeing his name on a casualty report?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
CIV: I know, sir...but...it seems wrong. People died, we have to acknowledge that fact.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Computer: Locate Ensign Abmeraz
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Inside the holodeck, the images before Jonathan Pierce flicker and ripple. In the background, he hears an unusual clicking sound...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Walks slowly through the corridors, towards his sickbay::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks up as he hears something unusual, since all personnel is in stasis and suddenly a he hears the sound very loud::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Karida's dream shifts once more, and she finds herself on the bridge of the U.S.S. Scimitar. A funeral. Placed in the command chair is a plaque with thirty names, casualties...
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::nods in acknowledgement::  Majors: True and I truly regret we cannot explain those cases right now...  but if you have any ideas how to pay tribute to those who have died without making the situation worse... I'm all ears...
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::looks around, and nods she recognizes this place, turning to the chair she begins reading the names noting any of relevance to her::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Computer> CTO: Doctor Abmeraz s locked in Sickbay.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::then she turns to see the crew and see who's funeral::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: MacAllister to Abmeraz.
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::checks if the SO is locked out nice and tight::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Suddenly he sees Dreamscapes coming out of the corridor. At the same time he sees the crew wake up to the deafening sound::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Jonathan Pierce and Korvus Kerak stand on the edge of the Scimitar bridge, discussing the young woman who they are here to pay tribute to. In front of the viewscreen is a torpedo casing, on top of which is draped the Federation flag...and is surrounded by photos of the nameless girl...
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::programmes the holodeck so the SO will be at least locked out for the next five minutes and then erases the evidence he tampered with it:: self: I’ll let the XO take the blame for it.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The sound generated by the computer is intense, Pierce is forced to his knees, screaming from the pain of the sound...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::The sweet and comforting sounds of sickbay are interrupted by the CTO's call:: *CTO*: I read you lieutenant, is there something you need?
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::tries to over hear who the girl is, as she searches to find a name somewhere::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The massive black Dreamscape that threatens to barrel down on Pierce turns back, almost in fear and fades out of the holodeck program...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: I need to discuss something with you, can you come to my office?
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::checks the programme and grins:; Self: Exit stage right ::whistles innocently as he heads for the officer's mess:
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Falls to the floor as he hears the sound...the volume is definitely something he should work on. He sees the Dreamscapes go away:: Computer: Computer, freeze program
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The sound stops, but the program continues...
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As Karida moves up to the torpedo casing she sees a small plaque attached to the outer casing, "Nina Haydes - In Loving Memory."
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
@::'Haydes' A shiver runs through her, this is not good::  How did she get here, ::she moves to a console to try and find out how Nina Haydes came to be here like this::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Quickly looks around and signals the guards near the Delar's force fields as if to say they're doing a great job:: *CTO*: No problem, I'm on my way. ::And heads out of sickbay::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - Suddenly without warning, Commander Janan's dream ends as she is awoken by a comm...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::checks and rechecks the information on his screen then in an attack of paranoia backs it up onto a PADD::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Assist_OPS> *CO*: Bridge to Captain Janan.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: Acknowledged doc.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks up as the sound stops.. but the program continues..:: Self: What the. why isn't it stopping. Computer: Computer, freeze program Pierce Delta nine
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::waiting for the computer to answer he takes his tricorder and scans some crew members to see the effects::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::enters the mess and takes a seat by one of the windows::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Quickly walks through the corridors to the CTO's office and presses the chime::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Tricorder readings seem to confirm that there is no negative effect on the crew and that they are out of stasis::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
Door: Enter.
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::grins:: *SO*: Exeter here, just wondering did we have anymore of those blurry vision cases?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::Majors stands in silence for a while, thinking:: CIV: Captain, may I ask a personal question?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::But where did those Dreamscapes come from? he didn't program them in::
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::snaps to looks around the room to her table the tanto still there and the cup, a bit disorientated, she reaches for her comm badge:: Assist_OPS: What can I do for you. :;sighs slightly, wiping her eyes still focusing on things::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Assist_OPS> *CO*: Captain, you may wish to come to the bridge, we've received word from Commander Xia - the Eridanus is ready to get under-way.
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::having read through a part of the report he glances up at Majors once again::  Majors: Fire away, Lieutenant...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::As the door opens in front of him, he enters the office:: CTO: You wanted to discuss something with me, sir?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*FCO*: Naw just you, why?
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Yes doc, come on in and take a seat.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
Computer: Lights! ::she jumps out of bed, and looks across the room, quickly grabbing her uniform as she gets the computer to confirm the time::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods, walks over to the seat and sits down::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
*SO*: Strange, I thought if there where more cases I could try to make some sense out of it.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Computer> CO: Time is 0314 hours.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CMO: What do you know about flashbacks and visions?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
*FCO*: there are lots of strange things going on; I’m still looking into it. Maybe talk to the CMO, he should know more about it. Why did you ask me in the first place?
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - As Exeter's little modifications come to an end, the holodeck Pierce is in shuts-down, and he finds himself in the bright white light of a Starfleet holodeck.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::throws the uniform on the bed, she wants out of here and can change later, heads out the door:: *Assist_OPS*: On my way are all the preparations made for our departure?  ::tidying her hair as she goes to the bridge::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Looks a little uncomfortable all of a sudden:: CTO: Flashback, depends on what you would like to know.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Looks surprised as the simulation ends, then walks to the computer to see if he can find out what happened::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
*SO*: You where the one who answered the call, so I thought you might know more. But I'll ask the CMO anyhow.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
*CMO*: I need to check in with you once we get underway.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Well how would I tell the difference between a flashback and a vision?
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::appears on the bridge not in her usual attire and still fighting back the loose strands of hair as she enters:: Assist_OPS: Put me thought to Xia please. If she is ready it would be nice to leave. ::begins her glance around at some of the crew there::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Sees that someone has tampered with the settings:: Self: What the.. Someone is trying to alter my program ::Sees that it was a medium security clearance..::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Assit_OPS> CO: Aye sir...
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Visually thinks deep about the CTO's question as he is interrupted by the CO's call and gestures the CTO for a brief moment to reply:: *CO*: Aye ma'am.
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::nods::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
CIV: Say for example one of the officers who died was a personal friend of yours...wouldn't you want to know what happened to them? Is it right...?
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::The clearance looks like it was an Ensign of the senior staff.. which leaves the CMO, the FCO and himself::
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::steps over to a console::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::shakes head as he finishes his beer and heads for the bridge:; self: i might rig the SO's replicator later today.
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Xia> *CO*: This is Xia, greetings, Commander...::Kaimana's image appears on the viewscreen, the shattered image of the Eridanus behind her::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::As his mind is focused on the CTO's question again, his face gets a very serious look:: CTO: In my opinion I would say that a flashback can be identified as a part of something which has happened in the past. A vision is something that can take place in the future.
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Thinking of the possible candidates he know of only one person who would do something like this::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Let me run a name past you,  see if it rings any bells.
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Nods in reply::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::The only person foolish enough pull a stunt like this had just contacted him when he usually doesn't even give him the time of day.. The FCO::
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
CMO: Lieutenant commander Dylan Foresight
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::freezes forcing herself to take a breath after such a deep inhale the air does not wish to leave her again, slowly she shakes off the view and finds words:: *CO_Xia*: Greetings, It's good to see you, Are you ready to get underway Commander?
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::taps the console again, wondering what is known of the sanctuary links particularly to Dreamscapes and this area::
CMO_Ens_Abmeraz says:
::Remembers Commander Xia asking about him:: CTO: Dylan Foresight. I don't remember him, but I do know that Commander Xia named him as her XO on the Eridanus.
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
::enters the bridge and heads for his console::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
<Xia> *CO*: Affirmative, we've stabilized secondary power and have got a strong power flow to the structural integrity field. We won't be flying on our own power, but we can get out of this system...
CIV_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  Majors: Once again you're right....  but I'm afraid it happens of that family and friends have been told inaccurate information to satisfy their need for an explanation... if you give a good enough explanation that will serve these people better and give them a better "feeling" then the other way around...  ::sighs::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::He would get that arrogant prick....just wait. Pleased with the results of this first test he thinks of some other possibilities, which he will look into as soon as possible::
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
::He nods:: CIV: So instead we tell their friends and family that they never in fact served with them...and they're gone for ten years...never to be heard from again...
CTO_Lt_MacAllister says:
::frowns deep in thought:: CMO: That's strange, the crew manifest for the Eridanus has a Lt. Cmdr Marie Matisse as XO.
CO_Cmdr_Janan says:
::turns to the duty OPS and FCO and nods to them:: FCO/OPS: Lets tow her out of here then, OPS, tractor beam please, and FCO, you know the course ::smiles::
FCO-Ens-Exeter says:
CO: Aye setting the course  :: plots course and waits for 'engage'::
SO_Ens_Pierce says:
::Not that he knew the FCO that well.. but the others would never do that and since the FCO has been rude and obnoxious from the start it would be just a thing for him::
CIV_Capt_Black says:
Majors: Apparently... but I haven't written that explanation since I think it is poor, but that is out of our reach now... all we can do is facilitate the current plans of the Admiral but keep our own vision on this.....
Host Lt_Brody_Majors says:
ACTION - The U.S.S. Scimitar activates her tractor beam and locks onto the Nova Class Eridanus. The two vessels pull away from the Keh'lin system at full impulse, before jumping to warp. Soon this day will be over, and their assignment will be done...

Day 420 is nearly over...and soon all the answers will come into light...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=

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