Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10708.20

Starring:	

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister
			and	Ship Manager
			and	Voice/Lorianna

Rob Lemmens		as 	[XO] Commander Zoran Abmeraz

Andrew James		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
							
Eleanor Knight		as	[FCO] Lieutenant Chloe Numark

Einar Sigurðsson                as            [CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto
			and	Commander Jonathan Rome

Yannis Frantseskakis	as	[SO] Ensign Yannis Frantseskakis
				
CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Absent:

Julie Léger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager

Adam J Morecroft	as	[CIV] Captain Adam Muir

SUMMARY: The USS Scimitar has just narrowly avoided a warp speed collision with an object in space and is currently trying to find out what it is, where it came from, why it's there and why they didn't see it coming.

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CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks up::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Boss…?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::at flight console keeping our position::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::walks into the bridge:: Self: Ow. ::walks ONTO the bridge::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: What have you got Tony?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: The computer sounds funny.....didn't you hear that? ::looks around at everyone:: All: Did you just hear that?.....please tell me someone heard that.......okay I'm going crazy.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::takes the OPS console:: Self: Put it back! ::sits down and checks the status::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::reports at the bridge, mumbling something undisclosed::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: No I heard it as well... sounded familiar too.
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::guides the XO slowly to a biobed:: XO: Lay down, sir... AMO: Check his vitals.
XO_Cmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Lies down, all on automatic.::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Ok good...because I really don't need another psych eval. I never pass those. ::grins:: So wanna let me in on the secret?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::checking our coordinates and keeping ready to get us out of here ::

<Voice> CO: May I be of assistance Captain MacAllister?

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::raises his hand:: CO: Okay there it is again!
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
Voice: Ok, you're not the computer and yet you sound familiar... who are you?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::listens to the voice and remembers distinctively who it is::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Aloud: Engineering team messing with the vocal processors again?!
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: Captain .... it would seem we have Lorianna here joining us.

<Voice> CO: You do not remember captain? You rescued me from being alone on my ship.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: That's the.......::looks up:: Computer: Hey I remember you!
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: Yes.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::thinks:: FCO: Lorianna? ::looks up:: Voice: Is i... could it really b... How???
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::runs her fingers through his hair, looking into the XO's eyes::
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: Lorianna .... the voice on the vessel..
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Lorianna? CO: Lorianna? CTO: Lorianna? Self: Lori---who?!
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
FCO: Are we referring to the A.I. from the nuclear vessel?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
SO: Yes....
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Aloud: Okay. Who is Lorianna and why is she in my computer?

<Lorianna> CO: When I transferred the data to your ship from my memory I also transferred my... conscience you might call it.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: That's rude.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
OPS: Lorianna was the Artificial Intelligence on the vessel that blew up
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::sighs softly:: Self: He's almost schizoid, but there's no apparent cause... ACMO: I'm going to need to see a holo-graphic brain scan. Be thorough, and call me when it's finished.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: It's ok Idrani, she won't do any damage, ::looks up again:: Lorianna: Right Lorianna?
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: But that was an automated explosion...oh I get it... we had cheaper babysitting rates.
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::gently squeezes the XO's hand:: XO: You're gonna be alright, Commander... I'll be back in a little while.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
OPS: Quite possibly .
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Captain, permission to raise a level 10 encryption on the Starfleet databank?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::remembers the strange data corruption patterns during the data transfer::
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::nods to the ACMO, leaving the XO's side as well as sickbay, heading to her office::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: She may be harmless but she should be contained

<Lorianna> CO: Absolutely Captain, I mean you all no harm.

XO_Cmdr_Abmeraz says:
::his hand trembled for a few seconds as the Counsellor squeezed it.::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CO: Sir, given thought on the other... strange discoveries on that vessel, I suggest caution in this incident.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::still waits on an answer:: CO: CAPTAIN....permission to lock out the database.....
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
SO/OPS: Your opinions are noted and summarily dismissed... ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: No... that's the last thing we need.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Captain, please...
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::jogs lightly to her office, moving to her console:: Computer: Bring up the FDSM, as well as case profiles. Look for sudden onset of schizoid symptoms and accompanying brain scans.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Sure...an alien A.I reading Starfleet military records...last thing we need. Of course...
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
ALL: Hey Lorianna was a person ... She provided the information we have now.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
ALL: We would not know what we know without her help.

<Lorianna> CTO: I have no intention of harming anyone... either on this ship or otherwise.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Computer: And the Borg just wanna help too, I've heard the line too many times.
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::starts downloading the findings to a padd::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO/CO: It's still too big a risk! Remember what happened with the nanite? And if Lorianna has no intention to harm, this shouldn't be too much of a request.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: You have the bridge... ::turns round:: CTO/FCO: My ready room.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
OPS: She means no harm.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::signals for a relief:: CO: Yes Boss! ::walks after him::
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::grumbles and heads to the ready room::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
FCO: Maybe so, I'm worried about the inadvertent damage she may cause accidentally.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: You have your orders Commander; the AI is not to be tampered with.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Noted. ::stays in his OPS chair::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
::steps into his ready room and sits down behind his desk::
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
Self: Wait a minute... damn it all...
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::takes a seat opposite the CO::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stops in front of his desk::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: Sit down Tony.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::hits a few buttons:: COMM: Arcadia: USS Scimitar to Arcadia Station
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
Computer: Once you're done with that, show me the scans for patients of delirium, as well as temporary treatments.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sits down in the chair across from the Captain::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO/FCO: Before we begin, I just want to state, I've seen some of that ship's records and I know Lorianna can be trusted...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Okay Boss.....I trust ya.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: She would not have offered the information if she could not be trusted.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: As Chloe just said Tony, she used to be a person... try and give her a little leeway,
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::remembers the image of her body::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Chloe, I understand you built some sort of a rapport with Lorianna, is that correct?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: I would like to think so Sir.

<Lorianna> CNS: Of course Counsellor.

Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
::his face appears on the viewscreen:: COMM: Scimitar: Well when I heard you were calling I just had to take this one myself. ::smiles::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*CNS*: Idrani to Sara...Natalie...I can never choose which one...
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COMM: Arcadia: Jonathan? Long time no transporter accident!
Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
::his smile vanishes::
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::smirks softly:: *OPS*: Go ahead, commander.
Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
COMM: Scimitar:: Idrani.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
*CNS*: Stand by, just had an answer from Arcadia...I'll get back to you
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::rolls her eyes:: Self: He'd better not miss dinner...
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COMM: Rome: Look at you... jump into a warp breach and get promoted. What is the Federation coming to when a pink skin beats a Smurf to Commander? ::grins::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
FCO: Good, then you'll be our main liaison with her, get her in a turbolift and explain that if she wants to help or communicate with anyone she does it either on the bridge or through you, I don't want the crew panicking.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: Aye Sir
Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
COMM: Scimitar: Feeling left out -Lieutenant- Commander? ::grins:: Anyway I see you on Long range sensors, you've stopped. Any problems?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: You understand Tony, as a sentient being, we have a duty to try and help Lorianna.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: What about me? I really want to try my new phaser arrays.....
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CO: May I be excused and establish communications with Lorianna?
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COMM: Rome: Yes. That's why I called. We seem to have run into some trouble...literally. Sorry and all that malarky but we're going to be late for dinner. Better put it back in the take-away foil.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO: You may get a chance to, I want the ship brought to yellow alert until we find out what we almost hit.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CO: Nice. ::smiles and stands up::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
CTO/FCO: Dismissed.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::exits the ready room and heads to the turbolift::
Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
COMM: Scimitar: My chefs won't be happy....but I'll just let the senior staff eat nice for once. This is the pro's for running a diplomatic station, Lt. Commander.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::Steps outside and goes back to his station::
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: This is Chloe... I found you on your ship if you can hear me let me know.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COMM: Arcadia: Thank you Jonny boy. Scimitar out. ::closes the COMM::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*OPS*: Thalev, could you come in here?
Cmdr_Jonathan_Rome says:
::smiles before the image closes::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::stands:: *CO*: Right away.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::walks into the RR:: CO: Ethan?

<Lorianna> ::sounding happy:: FCO: I hear you Lieutenant.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
All: Yellow alert.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: Don't push it Thalev. ::smiles:: Take a seat.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Ensign, be on the lookout....we still don't know anything about that object out there.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks befuzzled::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: We do know it is not natural sir
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: I am pleased to let you know you can help us if you wish... but your communications have either got to be with anyone on the bridge or through myself is that understood?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::notices the new scan results::
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::confusedly twitches an antennae annoyingly slow::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
ALL: We should better be more careful.

<Lorianna> FCO: I understand Lieutenant; I can see how it would be confusing for people on this ship who don't know me.

OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::sits down::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: What have you got?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: That is our thoughts too.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
All: The object is changing its status.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Being vague and dramatic doesn't help Ensign, just tell us.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: It's time you were brought up to speed on the AI currently inhabiting our computer.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: The low power signature is steadily building up.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins at him:: SO: There you are kiddo, what kind of energy?
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'm listening.

<Lorianna> FCO: Agreed, and I will respect your wishes.

SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: Seems similar to our own power cells.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: I would guess it is a power core.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: Thank You .
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: A core breach?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: Possible. But, it could also indicate a engine power-up.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns to the conn:: FCO: Take us farther away, but stay in sensor range. 50.000 kilometers will do.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::exits the turbolift and heads back to her console::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: The power levels are not in the scale of a USS vessel though.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: Acknowledged.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Better safe than sorry.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::nods in agreement::
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::takes us further from the object and stays within sensor ranges::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: Lorianna is... was the commanding officer of the vessel that we encountered... her ship was involved in some sort of accident and her consciousness was transferred to the vessel's computer. Quite how this happened we don't know but it did.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::open a hailing frequency:: COMM: Alien ship: Unknown ship....we register a power buildup on our sensors…do you require assistance?

ACTION: The object only replies with static.

OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Er... From how long ago are we talking?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::keeps the scan in constant loops, and records all changes::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
COMM: Alien ship: Please respond.... do you need assistance? We are going to interpret your power levels to indicate a possible threat to our vessel if you will not respond.

ACTION: Again, the object replies with short bursts of static and then a short burst of sound that bares resemblence to someone breaking wind.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns to look at the SO::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Analyze that.....it might be more than static.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::closes the channel::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: It appears to be some kind of code. I am checking with all the known encryption methods.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: Might be a language the Universal Translator can't cipher.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: The ship's records go back to before first contact. And it appears the ship was launched from the Sol system.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Are we there yet?
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: So, she's...pink...er Human?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: Of course. Don't be an impatient child.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: The transmission is recorded. *CO*: Sir, you think the other vessel A.I. could assist in decoding/translating the signal?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns to him::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: Apparently her body has been dead and dormant for so long it's almost impossible to find out what race she was.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: That's actually a great idea...and here I thought all newly scrubbed Ensigns were green.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: So what does this information tell us? What aren't you telling me? You're not usually the trusting type Ethan.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Can you....talk to it?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::mumbles to himself:: Self: Ouch.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: It?
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::takes the padd after the information downloads and leaves her office, heading back to sickbay::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Her...the computer.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Ask if she can help us decipher the alien transmission.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: Ok.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: I spoke to her, on a one to one basis, I got to know her very quickly, she can't remember where she came from, something she said...
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
*CO*: Sir, could I utilise the A.I. from the other vessel to assist in decoding the newly received signal?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: It's Chloe.... We require your assistance can you come to the bridge please?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns around to look at the SO, annoyingly:: SO: Didn't I JUST authorize that....
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
*SO*: Granted, work with the FCO on that.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Still...that's a pretty big step
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: She said it would take us years to reach the place she was launched.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: So what is she doing on board?

<Lorianna> ::through the bridge speakers:: FCO: Yes Lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: We have a transmission we require your help with deciphering can you help us?

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: Looking for company... she's been alone on that ship for god knows how long and I said I would try to help her... it looks like she intends to hold me to that.
Host Scotchmyst says:
<Lorianna> FCO: From the object ahead of us?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stands around looking at everyone at work::
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: Yes  from the Object.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: I could get used to this...ordering people around.
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I can understand that. We do owe her one, but helping her and giving her free roaming access to our computer are two different things.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sees a Ensign:: Ens: Hey you! Bring me coffee! 

<Ens.> ::makes an obscene gesture at the CTO::

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grins back::

<Lorianna> FCO: It's not something that can be deciphered; it does not match any language I have encountered before.

FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: Thank you for trying to help.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
Lorianna: Could it be some old, virtually unusable now, encryption?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: So...no cookies?

<Ens>::continues doing mindless busywork so no one bothers him::

FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO/SO: Lorianna has not encountered that language before she cannot decipher it.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
FCO: Thanks for trying.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: She is not a child, she does understand that there are certain areas she is not allowed and I trust her to be responsible.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
CTO: Your welcome.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: What's the status of the alien vessel? How high have the energy levels risen?
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: Still below our known minimum for a fully functional vessel engine
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Yes Sir. I never implied she was a child. I was just saying we just met her. Well, I'll be sure to treat her with the utmost respect. So where do we go from here?
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::checks on our coordinates and makes sure we are not heading straight into the object once again::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: I wanna know more about that ship....entity.

<Lorianna> FCO: I'm sorry, the transmission I can't help you with... but I've seen a power signature similar to that one before... A long time ago,

FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: Care to elaborate a little please?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Computer: Lorianna....can you us more about that? ::points to the FCO:: What she said.
CNS_Ens_Sumner says:
::arrives at sickbay, moving to the XO's side, taking his hand again:: XO: I'm back...
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: I believe she could be a valuable asset to the ship, given the right.... training.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: A simple suggestion... Can we threaten the object with a deliberate miss shot, to test their shielding abilities?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: I'm kinda starting to like you kiddo....
OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: Are you suggesting... ::pauses almost in shock:: ... a permanent placing?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
SO: No....can't do that without a sign of aggression from the other party first.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::gets an idea and opens up the comm:: COMM: Alien ship: Unknown vessel....we have been trying to work on decoding your last transmission, we have a theory you are trying to tell us something in code...please if you understand me, respond with more so our computer can work from that information.
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
CTO: Is there any way to lock the object into target, and allow them to notice that?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::holds up a hands to stop the SO from interrupting for a second::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
OPS: If you were given a choice between keeping the ship's computer as it is or modifying it with something that could give us a distinct advantage in almost any situation, what would you do?

<Lorianna> FCO: It was a very long time ago... and... oh no!

OPS_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CO: I'd have a Coffee. I get your point.
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
Lorianna: Oh no?????
FCO_Lt_Numark says:
::starts looking concerned::
SO_Ens_Frantseskakis says:
::keeps scanning for every possible change in the object's status::

ACTION: Suddenly, the power signature from the object grows very quickly into a rather large temporal rift and before anyone could do anything about it the Scimitar is pulled in.

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