Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10610.09

Starring:

Scott Knight		as 	[CO] Commander Ethan MacAllister

Rob Lemmens		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Zoran Abmeraz

Mike Davies		as	[CIV] Commander Vidas Leamich Esjam
Martijn Lemmen		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Commander Alec Jarot
Andrew James		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Thalev Idrani
Patrick DeRuiter 		as	[CSO] Lieutenant Jonathon Pierce
Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CEO] Lieutenant Jonathan Rome 
Lyndsey Levitt		as	[CMO] Ensign Chloe Numark
Rob Van Den Dungen	as	[FCO] Ensign Vonir Gnav

Julie Leger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Summary:  USS Scimitar: 10610.09: Into the Darkness - Episode 5

It's been 24 hours since the Shadowy Figure has shown it's self.  The CIV's fingers have been restored, the FCO has recovered from his ordeal, the CEO and EO had a close call, but are fine and all is quiet…..for now.

<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>

FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::exits his quarters and heads for the bridge as his duty will begin in 5 minutes::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::exits Karri's quarters, his eyes red from little sleep as the thought of that shadow kept him up all night::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::sat behind his desk in his ready room::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::walks to the replicator on the bridge and takes a glass of water::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Walks onto the bridge, straightening his suit.::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::In sickbay going through notes::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::taps his badge:: *CEO*: Jonathan, grab Ensign Spanner and meet me in my ready room.

<Ens Spanner> :: walks out of her quarters behind the CEO ::

CEO Lt Rome says:
::stops:: *CO*: On our way sir.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::goes back to his console, sips his water and puts it down::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::turns to Spanner:: Spanner: I wonder if we're in trouble.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::enters TL:: TL: Bridge.

<Ens Spanner> :: shrugs ::  CEO:  Not that I  know of.

OPS Lt Idrani says:
::inputs the commands to the computer to bring up the records of all previous victims and nearly-victims of the "shadow"::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::nods at the captain and sits down in his seat.:: CO: Captain. ::grins::
CEO Lt Rome says:
Spanner: Well he wants to see us both...I hope it doesn't have anything to do with us both being out of uniform on the Bridge last night. ::smiles and continues walking to the TL::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::the TL rushes through the ship::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Leaves his quarters, entering some last minute roster changes::

<Ens Spanner> :: smiles :: CEO:  I think he'll forgive us.

CEO Lt Rome says:
::smiles and takes her hand:: TL: Bridge.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::taps her badge::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::and finally the TL arrives at the bridge::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::sips his coffee and reads through the OOW's report::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::Vonir straightens his uniform and enters the bridge after the doors opened::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: Numark to Commander Abmeraz.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::hums a song::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::notices the FCO walk in and nods:: FCO: Same song in your head?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Looking up from his PADD he enters the turbo lift and waits for it to bring him to the bridge::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Hears his name over the comm.:: *CMO*: Abmeraz here, go ahead lieutenant.
CIV Cmdr Esjam says:
::leaves his quarters heading for the bridge::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::lets go of Karri's hand as the TL comes to a stop:: Spanner: Well, let's go see what he wants.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::smiles:: OPS: Yeah, I've been playing quite a lot after my last shift ended.

<Ens Spanner> :: nods and follows the CEO ::

OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: I still have one stuck in my head. It is frustrating because I only know two measures
CEO Lt Rome says:
::arrives at the RR doors and rings the chime::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: I think I may have found a link between the victims both here and on the planet.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
Door: Enter.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::After a while he arrives at the bridge. It seemed like the TL was a bit slower than usual::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::steps inside as the doors open::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::starts cross referencing the victims for similarities::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CMO*: Let's hear it, what have you found out? ::Leans on one armrest, ready to listen to the CMO with great interest.::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::chuckles:: OPS: If I've got the time I'll play some more on my console, so you can learn more. ::takes his position at the helm::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stands at attention, next to Spanner::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::starts viewing the first results::

<Ens Spanner> :: follows the CEO in, admiring the view from behind for a moment ::

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO/EO: Take a seat... I gather you guys had a close call with one of these shadow figures.
CIV Cmdr Esjam says:
::enters the turbo lift:: TL: Bridge
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Enters the bridge and walks over to his console::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::nods and takes his seat:: CO: Aye sir, I guess you've read the report.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: It seems that all the victims have had something to feel happy about happen to them before they have died.

<Ens Spanner> :: takes a seat :: CO:  Aye Sir.

FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::tries not to hum::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::runs the results through a filter::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Frowns:: *CMO*: Say again? Feel happy about? What makes you think that?
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO: That I have, but one thing puzzles me... you told the OOW that the figure turned and left you once you put miss spanner here into a turbo lift.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: Well sir, of all the victims they have all had something happen to them either getting married, a new child, a new job or promotion.
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: Aye Captain, I was going to draw the shadow away, but when it saw Ensign Spanner leave the deck...it just stopped, and left. I actually feel that it was after her, for some reason.
CIV Cmdr Esjam says:
::arriving on the bridge takes the tactical station and continues the CTO’s scans::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::disables some of his controls, not necessary at the moment::

<Ens Spanner> :: shudders :: CO:  It was just eerie Sir.

CO Capt MacAllister says:
::remembers something the CTO said:: CEO: Exactly how were you feeling at that moment?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::He accesses the requests he made to the computer last night and goes over their results. Not that he expects anything new, but at least they can rule out a lot::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: Sir?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Feels quite relieved he has nothing like any of those events since they've been on this mission.:: *CMO*: You are absolutely positive that this was also the case with the people down on the planet?
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::reviews the final diagnostics and sees them resulting all within normal parameters::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO: Your mood Jonathan. how was it exactly.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: Yes Sir, I am sure as I can be.... I think that this thing could be feeding on people’s happiness levels.
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: Uhm sir, I'm not completely sure....I guess I was feeling fine.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::taps some controls not activated::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::continues examining victims’ records::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::shakes his head:: CEO: No, not your physical feelings... your mood.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::tries to arrange the beeps from his console into a melody::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: That's my answer Captain...I was feeling fine, I was having a talk with Ensign Spanner at the moment, I'm not sure if it's relevant but we were talking about personal matters.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO: So you were happy then?

<Ens Spanner> :: blushes :: CO:  I was telling Lt Rome how happy I was to be here on the Scimitar.  I guess my mood was… well, very happy.

CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: Sir, forgive me if I am wrong, but I suggest we need to lower the "happiness" levels of the crew before this thing takes more lives.
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: Well, yes. What she said. ::feels hesitant about discussing this::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CMO*: Standby doc. ::Turns in his chair to face the science console.:: CSO: Commander. Lieutenant Numark has found out what those shadowy figures are attracted to, is there something we can think of to trap those... things... those ions, or whatever they are?
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO: And what about at the moment you put Spanner in the turbo lift.

<Ens Spanner> CO:  I was frightened Sir.

CEO Lt Rome says:
CEO: Terrified sir.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::runs back the previous filter to double check something::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: I was afraid for her life.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO/EO: I thought as much.

<Ens Spanner> CO:  And I was afraid for his.

CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
XO: Well, the idea that they are attracted to happy thoughts sounds interesting. We should be able to find out what brain waves that correlates to. If we could make a device that emits those waves we may be able to lure it somewhere. But catching it seems to be a lot harder. Even a containment field was not able to hold it in the CEO's quarters
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::paces her office::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::taps his Com badge:: *XO*: Zoran are you busy?
OPS Lt Idrani says:
XO: Sir, I think I might have something
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
CSO: Perhaps we can trick it somehow with the holodecks? Try and work with the CMO on this. See what you can come up with. ::Turns right in his chair.:: *CO*: Somewhat. The doc might be onto something. She says those shadowy figures are attracted to happy thoughts.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
XO: Sir, not just happy thoughts... elation, extreme happiness..
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Nods, then listens to what OPS has to say::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*XO*: I was beginning to think the same thing... hand off the bridge to Jon and meet me in the turbo lift.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CEO/EO: You are dismissed... try to stay glum, I have a theory.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
XO/CSO: It’s more than happiness. Ensign Gnav was having a good time at his console, the Ferengi had been promoted. Perhaps this creature is attracted to some kind of pheromone?
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::stops playing the console as he doesn't want to be attacked again::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CO: Aye Captain, I'll be in my worst mood.
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stands up::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
OPS / XO: Sounds reasonable. Either a pheromone or a wave, either way we might be able to reproduce it in the holodeck
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::gets up and heads out of the ready room making a bee line directly for the turbo lift::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CO*: Right sir, meet you there. ::Gets up from his chair to face the CSO:: CSO: Jonathan, you have the bridge. Inform us if we have another encounter with strange aliens. ::Walks towards the turbo lift.::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::exits the RR, looking over at Karri::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CSO: Yes...is there something we can use to repel it, like simulating when we get very angry or upset?
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::thinks: I'm happy when I play the console::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
OPS: Hold on, I have some queries running. Let me check if that brings us something
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: It would also seem that there has not been any Vulcans struck with this thing... even though there were plenty in the area  when the thing struck.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::steps into the turbo lift:: XO: We're heading to sickbay... I need your opinion along with the Docs.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Lieutenant, perhaps you should leave the musical activities for the meantime

<Ens Spanner> :: follows the CEO out of the ready room. ::

XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Nods:: CO: Anything on your mind you wish to share already?
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
OPS: As long as I don't get attacked again. Perhaps I can go to the holodeck to attract that thing, Sir?
CEO Lt Rome says:
::whispers:: Spanner: Take Engineering, inform everyone to think sad or angry thoughts....but just for now. I don't want to see you get hurt so...stay sad will you? ::lets out a brief smile:: oops.
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CMO*: Thank you Lieutenant, we are on our way down to you now.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CSO: And I don't think we can order the crew to be sad.. FCO: Stand by for now
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Walks back to the science console and checks if the computer turned up anything on his queries. and it did...somewhat:: OPS: Take a look at this. 
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::nods to OPS::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
*XO*: Your welcome sir.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Something Jarot said about the attack on the FCO. He said he felt the presence of Elation or Euphoria.

<Ens Spanner> CEO:  I'll do my best Sir.  :: winks at him and heads to engineering.

OPS Lt Idrani says:
::brings up the information indicated by the CSO: CSO: What exactly am I looking for?
CEO Lt Rome says:
::looks after her, not wanting to let her go after last night, but turns around and heads for his station::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
CO: Euphoria... We still need a way to capture this or these things.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Or if we can't then we need a way to stop them attacking the crew... I have an idea.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
OPS: Well, this is a record of the Scorpius. It seems they used some kind of Van der Graff generator to disperse positive ions. That seemed to help them get rid of anomalies that happened here. If we could put those ions in our shields, that might keep the shadow out.
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
CO: I hope it is a good one. I don't think we can afford to loose many more crew, nor people in this region.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CSO: But I don't think it’s a permanent solution somehow
CEO Lt Rome says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Sir, Engineering just finished creating a Van der Graff generator.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CEO: What are its capabilities? OPS: You're right, but it gives us more time to come up with better things 
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: I figure that if this thing is feeding off happiness... what we need to do is make the crew generally unhappy right?
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CSO: Of course. In the meantime, I'll take a fresh look at the information, maybe we can communicate with this thing now we know what it likes
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: A bit beyond my abilities sir, we just finished running some tests and it seems to work according to specs.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::tries not to be happy::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::steps off the turbo lift as it reaches deck 4::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CEO: How much power are you going to need diverted to the shields?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Follows the CO:: CO: How do we plan to do that? Deny them the fun parts? You do realize, especially with humans, that is hard to do.
CEO Lt Rome says:
OPS: It has nothing to do with shields.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::checks through the medicines on file::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::checks if they are still flying::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CEO: Well if you're going to need any more power let me know, naturally
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: I've been doing some research... and I believe if we can lower the Serotonin levels of the entire crew it should plunge them into a mild depression.
CEO Lt Rome says:
::nods to OPS::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::walks into sickbay:: CMO: You about Doc?
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::sensors confirm the Scimitar is still flying::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::sighs:: CO: Worse than the one I have? ::Looks over to the CMO as well.::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::looks up from the PADD and steps out of her office::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: You reckon that's why you ain't dead yet? ::smiles::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: Yes sir.
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: It's already been tied into the deflector dish sir.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CMO: How much Thorazine you got in stock?
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::sends some information to the FCO console:: FCO: Any chance you could give me a hand with this?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CEO: Is there a possibility to get those positive ions inside? In case of a sighting that we can put it where it counts?
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: I'll have to check sir.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: hold on.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
:: checks the Thorazine in stock::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::looks at the data::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: Yes sir, by emitting the ions from the deflector dish in an invert sphere, we will affect the whole ship...but I'm not sure how to target one part per say. I think that's more your magic. ::grins::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: While everyone is trying to figure out how to stop it, maybe we can work out a way to communicate with it
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::smiles:: CEO: I'll get on it. I'll have my team contact your team
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: According to my research, Thorazine was widely used throughout the 21st century to treat Serotonin Syndrome by lowering the serotonin levels in the body.
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::on the bridge checking the shields and tactical systems::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: Good, then we won't have to get our hands dirty at all.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::laughs out loud:: CEO: We're the brains, they're the muscles, that sort of thing? I like the way you're thinking
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: There is quite a bit of Thorazine in stock.... Why do you ask sir?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Looks around sickbay for a second and only now realizes that he does miss the place a little. Though he would hate to be down here lying on those beds.:: CO: I didn't know a former CTO was this much into medical science. ::grins slightly::
CIV Cmdr Esjam says:
CTO: Any luck with your scans for the Shadows?

ACTION:  A hail from the planet comes in.

CEO Lt Rome says:
::grins:: CSO: Exactly.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
OPS: That may be possible, and, if it is intelligent, maybe I can sense his thoughts?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Looks up:: OPS: Open a channel
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CMO: We need to introduce enough of it into the ventilation systems ship wide to induce a mild depression throughout the ship.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: It did cross my mind, but... hold on. CSO: Incoming... ::stops mid sentence and opens a channel::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: So my theory was right... it is feeding off people’s happiness?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
COMM: Planet: This is the USS Scimitar, What can we do for you

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  This is Governor Alstaza.  We have had more deaths just occur!

CO Capt MacAllister says:
CMO: It's certainly starting to look that way but there's one way to find out.

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  What is going on?!?!?!  Aren't you people working on this problem??

FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::waits for what to happen::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
COM: Gov Alstaza: We're sorry to hear that. We're working on a theory here. We're thinking that it's happy thoughts that seem to attract the phenomenon. 
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: It would seem so sir. Let’s try this before we have any more deaths.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::runs the waves/pheromones properties through the universal translator trying to compose a very simple syntax that the creature might be able to work out::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
*CO*: Sir, we have an incoming transmission from the planet, they have had more deaths
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::looks to the XO for his medical opinion::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::tries to focus on the shadow::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Just be careful Vonir

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  We're dying down here!!!  Do something!!!!

FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::nods::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
CO: Commander Pierce just mentioned that he might be able to create some kind of lure, if we were to somehow reproduce this happy feeling or thought. If we could only lure them away and send them somewhere, where they can't do any harm?
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::shakes his head at the CIV::  CIV: Not much, Commander...
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::hopes he won't end up having to put his medical training into use with the FCO soon and continues building a very basic language based on pulses of different lengths and strengths of pheromones::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: That's an idea but we need a backup.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Starting to feel frustrated he takes a deep breath and remains calm:: COM: Gov Alstaza: We're doing everything in our power, please be patient 
OPS Lt Idrani says:
*CO*: Idrani to MacAllister
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
CIV: So far we've only been able to localise them with eye witness sightings as such...  really frustrating to say the least.
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*OPS*: Go ahead.
CIV Cmdr Esjam says:
CTO: Agreed, I always find dealing with creatures which are in any way noncorporeal most frustrating.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
*CO*: Sir, I'm working on a way to attempt to communicate with the creature. I'm not sure if it'll work but I'd like to give it a shot
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::shivers run down his spine::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Don't over do it, you don’t know what you're dealing with
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
*CO*: Sir, Pierce here. I have the governor on the line here. 
CMO LtJG Numark says:
:: looks at the CO and XO::

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  Patient??  PATIENT!!!  How many have to die before something is done!

CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO/XO: what are your plans?
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*OPS*: Work with the CTO on that, and see if he's made any progress on that mental link.
CEO Lt Rome says:
::things the Governor is helping keeping his mood down::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
CO: In any case, if we wish to use this ship wide, we do need to inform the crew about it. We don't know what effect it might have on certain people. Not everyone is happy. Those who might already feel a little sad or down, might be provoked into suicide. That is not what we want now, is it.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::reacts distracted:: OPS: I know, I'll be as careful as possible.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
COM: Gov Alstaza: We're doing everything we can. Can you confirm that the people who died were very happy at the time? 
OPS Lt Idrani says:
*CO*: Aye Sir. We're also having a bit of trouble with the Governor
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Are they pushing for action again?

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  Happy???  I don't know and I can't ask them now!!

CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
*CO*: Yes sir, the governor is getting.. impatient since they had more deaths
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CTO: Commander, I've been working on building a language to try and communicate with the creature. I could use your assistance. Also the Captain would like an update when possible on whether you managed to make any progress on a mental link
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stands up:: CSO: Sir.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
COM: Gov Alstaza: We believe the phenomenon is attracted to people who are very happy. We're doing some experiments as we speak
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*CSO*: Just explain that you understand that but we have exactly the same situation here... when we get answers, they’ll get answers.
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::grins::  CIV: Indeed... they just won't budge or die... somehow that gives me a frustrating feeling...  ::smiles::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
*CO*: Aye sir CEO: Yes Lieutenant? COM: Gov Alstaza: We're doing our best. We can't do much more than that. 
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: May I ? ::motions for the screen::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::looks up to check the FCO's status::

<Gov Alstaza> COM: Scimitar:  Hurry, please, I beg you!

FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::closed him off of the outside world and is fully focussing::
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::nods at OPS::  OPS: Understood... I'll be with you in a second...  ::taps his COM badge::  *CO*: Jarot to MacAllister....
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::shakes his head in denial:: COM: Gov Alstaza: We'll get back to you as soon as possible. Scimitar out
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::logs off his console and proceeds towards the operations console::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::nods silently to the CTO and turns back to his work, half looking at the basic syntax he has created and half on the FCO::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
CMO: Introduce the Thorazine... we are still not sure if trapping them is going to work so we need to make sure they won't attack again. ::turns to Zoran:: XO: Make the announcement.
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: Sir... I need to have a word with the Governor.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::continues work and waits to explain to the CTO::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
CO: Yes sir.
CMO LtJG Numark says:
::gets the Thorazine ready::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Checks to see if the Comm. link is broken:: CEO: Sorry, we don't really have time for this
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: Sir, I might have a plan that might help stall any attacks down there. ::feels a bit annoyed being brushed off::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CEO: What's your plan?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::nods and walks to the nearest console.:: *Ship wide*: Attention all crew, this is Commander Abmeraz. In order to reduce and mostly like prevent more casualties we are introducing Thorazine into the ventilation systems. You might feel a little unpleasant at the least. Please do not worry, this is only temporary. I repeat do not worry.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::doesn't hear the XO::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::hears the announcement but is very focused on his work::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
*XO*: Is the bridge included in this madness... err... medication?
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: If the planet has some way to affect their weather patterns, like Risa, and even Earth does. The best possible action would be to generate a storm...which would generate a huge amount of positively charged ions in the atmosphere.
CEO Lt Rome says:
::hears the announcement....and thanks the gods that he has that bottle of scotch in his quarters then::

ACTION:  The temperature on the bridge begins to fall drastically.  The shadowy figure emerges from the bulkhead and heads straight for OPS and FCO.

CMO LtJG Numark says:
:: introduces the Thorazine into the ventilation system::
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::arrives at OPS' console::  OPS: What do you have so far, Lieutenant ?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CSO*: Yes commander, we can't take any chances of these things taking out our valuable senior staff, can we. We can still keep a clear mind, just don't leap for joy if you found a solution to anything and all will be fine.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Looks in amazement at the CEO:: CEO: Now that is a very good idea. ::Looks up alarmed as he sees his breath:: All: Red alert, The shadow is here!!
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::activates the basic program he had made, somewhat unfinished not answering the CTO focused on the oncoming intruder::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::hears the claxons:: Self: Now what?
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
*CSO*: Commander Report!!
CEO Lt Rome says:
::runs to grab a phaser from the CTO's panel, one that has been reprogrammed::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::senses some thoughts from the shadow::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CEO: Wait...
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::starts to shiver harder::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stands ready, the phaser aimed::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::eyes wide::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::tries fine tuning the program and moves over to the FCO with a PADD to make modifications::
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Draws his altered phaser and waits:: *CO*: Sir, shadow on the bridge
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::whispers softly:: OPS: I can... feel its thoughts...
CO Capt MacAllister says:
*CSO*: On my way.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Good...does he understand I'm trying to communicate with him?
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::hears the various and senses in his minds, turning towards them seeing a shadowy figure moving towards him, OPS and the FCO::  Self: Oh no.....  ::grabs his modified phaser as well::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::thinks he's waited long enough:: CSO: Permission to fire sir!
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::indicates to the CTO also to wait until the last moment::
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::glancing at the CEO::  CEO: Fire!!  ::discharges his phaser as well at the figure::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::fires::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
XO: Keep an eye on things down here, I'm going to the bridge. ::heads for the turbo lift::
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::trouble saying:: OPS: I feel... the urge to... kill.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Fires his phaser:: CEO: Granted
CEO Lt Rome says:
::the light from the modified phasers sting his eye::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::turns to the CTO: CTO: Sir with respect it isn’t threatening right now! Its just there... ::modifies his PADD::
XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Looks over to the CMO:: CMO: Doc, I need you to keep an eye on the crew. If possible round up some spare medical personnel and have them posted throughout several decks. Just in case some people feel a little too depressed if you get my point. ::Looks somewhat surprised at the running CO.:: CO: Sir?
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Moves towards the CEO, so he's out of the field of fire::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Can you ask it Why Vonir? ::speaks softly::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
XO: Yes sir.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
OPS: But I can't... communicate... with it. I just... feel... its thoughts. ::focuses more::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Does it understand my messages?

ACTION:  The modified phasers have no effect.

CMO LtJG Numark says:
:: wanders over to the other medical officers and sends then throughout the ship::
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: Nothing...it's not working, it just goes straight through...::lowers his phaser after turning it off::

ACTION:  The Thorazine begins to take effect all over the ship.

CEO Lt Rome says:
::feels a bit sick::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CEO/CSO/CTO: Please wait! We might be getting somewhere here
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
::Seeing that their phasers have no effect he stops firing. He feels.. unhappy::
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::shakes his head::  OPS: Lieutenant... I can sense its feelings.... it's... excited to make the kill.... cold and calculated...  ::glances at OPS::  And it doesn't even know that you are trying to communicate with it.... I sense something of distrust... like it is expecting you to lure it in some sort of trap... ::steps back to give it more room as he realises that the phasers are having no effect::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stops and looks over at the OPS and FCO, wondering what the hell they are trying to do....that blasted smurf just keeps.....shakes his head, stay focused::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
CTO: Sir, I think something is different. It's never taken this much time before.
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
OPS: Yes.. I think so... he wants what you do... sending from your console...
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::glances at the CSO::  CSO: We need to get all non essential personnel of the bridge now...
CEO Lt Rome says:
CSO: I think the Thorazine is having an effect on me sir...::places the phaser on the console::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: What exactly does he want?

ACTION:  The shadowy figure covers the OPS console, anything touching that console freezes and then the figure disappears as spark shoot from the console.

XO LtCmdr Abmeraz says:
::Looks around and sighs... and sighs some more... and deeper.:: CMO: Well... this is it. ::Struggles to keep a clear mind through this depression.:: I think you and I should keep our guards up and prepare for anyone arriving in need of any kind of treatment... ::Feels even Sadder now.:: But hey, this is your place now. ::tries to grin, he tries.::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::steps slowly out of the turbo lift and over to the CSO:: CSO: What's happening?
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::is glad he wasn’t at the OPS console::
CMO LtJG Numark says:
XO: I know sir.
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CTO: You're right. All: All non essential personnel.. off the bridge now. Only the senior staff stays. CO: Sir, the shadow is here. Our modified phasers have no effect, but the shadow is moving very slowly. It seems communication is failing, but the FCO can feel the shadow
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
OPS: I... don't... ::makes some stressed noises:: OPS: ...know.
OPS Lt Idrani says:
FCO: Take it easy...maybe that’s enough
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CEO: Lieutenant, Get some positive ions in here now. I don't care if you have to carry them yourself ::smiles grimly::
CO Capt MacAllister says:
::looks to the OPS console:: OPS: Where'd it go?
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::glances at OPS::  OPS: See if you can connect to your console... maybe it is communicating from your console now...
CEO Lt Rome says:
::turns to the Science console and quickly taps into the internal networks::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::stops as the shadow seems to be gone::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: But on a side note....we need to talk to the governor again...making a storm...it's a shot. ::tries to stay calm::
CTO LtCdmr Jarot says:
::grabs his head as the emanations of extreme anger still flood in his mind::
OPS Lt Idrani says:
::uses his interface from the PADD to try and communicate further:: CO: I'll try and find out
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::eyes wide and his hearts starts pounding more wildly:: OPS: Don't touch ... the console... It's extremely angry now!
CSO LtCmdr Pierce says:
CEO: You are correct. Talk it over with the CO, but I think it's a very good idea
FCO LtJG Gnav says:
::pearls of sweat are on his face::
CEO Lt Rome says:
::nods::

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Scimitar
    
    Original Air Date: 9th October 2006
    Executive Producer: Julie Lucas
    Edited by: Scott Knight
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