Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10805.19

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Special Guest SM
			and	[ACO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			and	Klingon Captain K’Vach
			and	Romulan Captain Tumalakastan
			and	Starbase 123 Fighter Bay Commander Leraka
			and	Petty Officer

Einar Sigurðsson                as            [AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto
			and	TO Apfel

Scott Knight		as	Off Duty [CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister 

Absent:

Julie Léger		as	Ship Manager

Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic

USS Scimitar

Stardate 10805.26

Tense Atmosphere Part 2

Summary: At Tyrellia there is no sign a distress call was ever sent. The Klingon vessel Krolak, a Romulan warbird and the Scimitar find themselves at a weird standoff in Federation space. Meanwhile, MacAllisters overly-erotic extended shoreleave with a computer program is cut horribly short as three war-birds started attacking Starbase 123.

Can the Scimitar get there to help in time? Who will be able to put up with a grumpy MacAllister? Why have the Romulans attacked and what was the distress call all about?

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AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Sir, shields are ready and weapons armed. Loading torpedo tubes!
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Duty FCO: Lay in a course for starbase 123, maximum warp.
Host Ethan says:
@::shudders with the station as he makes his third attempt to hit his combadge::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Hail the Krolak.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: We can't leave the Romulans here sir. ::motions to the viewscreen with the warbird and Vor'cha::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::nods and activates the comm channels:: COM: Krolak: Come in Krolak, this is the Scimitar.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: Krolak: Captain K'Vach, with the situation at hand, we must request your assistance. The Romulans cannot be left alone and yet I cannot stay here and wait for the Starbase to be destroyed.
Host Ethan says:
@::props himself up against a nearby wall:: *SBOPS*: This is Captain MacAllister in holosuite 3, what the hell's going on out there?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods thanks to the AXO for opening the channel::

@<SBOPS>: Ethan: This is an emergency situation. Unnecessary use of this channel is forbidden.

# <K'Vach> COM: ACO: Gladly! The Romulans are without honour. We will not let them escape!

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
COM: K'Vach: Thank you Captain. Duty FCO: Engage, Ensign.
Host Ethan says:
@::punches the wall and growls, making his way out of the holodeck and down the corridor to see if he can get a straight answer out of someone::

ACTION: The Scimitar enters warp. ETA is 17 minutes to Starbase 123.

@<Petty_Officer> ::runs into and knocks down Ethan::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns from the Tactical station and allows a junior officer to take over:: ACO: Captain...we should advice Starfleet immediately, this could be a precursor to an invasion. The Romulans just broke the peace treaty.
Host Ethan says:
@::hurls himself to his feet in a way that only the most experienced tactical officers seem to be able and pulls the petty officer up by the collar::
Host Ethan says:
@PO: What... in HELL's name... is going on around here?!?!
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to Adalberto:: AXO: Make it so. I am assuming Starbase 123 already did, but we shall also. Inform them we are on our way to assist.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: The Romulans are most likely jamming their subspace comms, sir.

<TO_Apfel>AXO: Sir, the Romulan Warbird is moving off Tyrellia...the Klingons are in pursuit.

@<PO> Ethan: Sorry! Don't you know! The r...r...r..r..rrromulans! ::points to the windows where a warbird goes past and fires::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::nods to the Tactical officer::
Host Ethan says:
@Self: Damn them! ::More or less throws the PO in the direction he was initially moving and runs off toward the shuttle bays::

<TO_Apfel>AXO: The Romulans are in pursuit, heading for SB123. The Klingons are sending warning and are in pursuit!

@ <PO> ::finds himself walking in his original direction as if nothing happened::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
TO: Arm aft torpedo tubes with proximity charges!
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::stood up, not feeling relaxed enough to sit down:: AXO: What's going on, Trigger?
Host Ethan says:
@::strides into the shuttlebay and marches straight up to someone who looks like he's in charge of things::

@ <Leraka> Ethan: This is a restricted area. You can't be here. ::a huge woman full of muscles::

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes the Aux console and opens up a Priority one channel to Starfleet HQ:: ACO: Advising Starfleet of the situation sir, but it won't reach them for another hour....oh and Duran Duran over there with the shoulder pads.. ::points to the image of the warbird on the console:: is following us.

Host Ethan says:
@Leraka: I have previous clearance from the station commander... how are you for pilots?

<Duty_FCO> ACO: We are 3 minutes from weapons range.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::nods to the FCO:: AXO: Damn. What the hell is going on here? Prepare weapons to attack the Romulans at the Starbase.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: I've armed the aft tubes with proximity torpedoes...we can launch them now and they will disrupt the warp field when they detonate in the Warbird's warp bubble.

@<Leraka> Ethan: And you are? ::takes a padd::

Host Ethan says:
@::lets his eyes wander round the bay as he watches some of the greener rookies stumbling to scramble fighters::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Might buy us time, or even take their engines out completely.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Keep that ready but I'd rather get to the other Romulans first. Let the Klingons deal with the ship they said they would.
Host Ethan says:
@Leraka: Ethan MacAllister, Captain of the USS Scimitar. ::watches keenly::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: We're dropping out of warp any minute sir, after that the window closes.

ACTION: The starbase shakes again from another volley. The Scimitar enters the area.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: I guess we are out of options...do it.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::pushes the button and lets loose a volley of torpedoes behind them at warp just before the Scimitar drops to real space::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Duty FCO: Bring us to 173 mark 30. Attack pattern Beta. AXO: Target the lead vessel and fire at will.
Host Ethan says:
@::Picks himself up:: Leraka: Look, we don't have time for semantics... you look like you need pilots and I'm here now get me into a damned fighter!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
COM: Starfleet HQ: Starfleet Command, this is a priority one message from USS Scimitar, please send assistance to Starbase 123. We are under Romulan attack. I repeat, Romulan attack. ::sends the message to the nearest subspace station and closes the channel::

ACTION: The torpedoes hit the Romulan vessel but it doesn't do enough damage. Their speed is reduced but they are still hot on the Scimitars heels and the Krolak shortly behind them.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::grabs the Tactical station back and selects the lead Warbird and targets it's weapon array and presses the big red Phaser button::

@<Leraka> Ethan: A Captain? ::has a wry smile:: A man with authority... well... if you have permission... we could use all the pilots we can. Take a fighter.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Shields are holding, loading Quantum torpedoes....firing! ::fires a volley at the warbird as they come in for another firing solution::
Host Ethan says:
@::runs toward a waiting fighter and jumps in, quickly strapping himself in and starting the preflight sequence::

ACTION: Direct hit on the Romulan vessel, and the Starbase also hits the mark, disabling the war-bird's weapons array.

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Nice shooting. One down, three to go.

@ ACTION: The fighter is launched with three wingmen.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Thank you sir, they're defanged but still alive.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::targets the next warbird and fires starboard phasers as they pass::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Duty FCO: Bring us about to the Romulan vessel on the far side of the Starbase.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Prepare another firing solution. Target their weapons array as before.
Host Ethan says:
@*Omega Wing*: Attack formation Delta, weapons free.

ACTION: The Romulan warbird that was in pursuit comes in at high speed flying straight at the Scimitar.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: What do you think I'm doing? Performing ballet? ::fires all forward tubes::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: You in a leotard? No thanks.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::smiles for a second, then goes back to business:: ACO: New contact...the warbird from Tyrellia sir...the Klingons are still in warp.
Host Ethan says:
@::leads the formation in an attack on the nearest war bird, targeting their weapon systems::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: The station has launched all fighter wings, I recommend we combine their firepower with ours. They can't take on a warbird with those peashooters.

<Duty_FCO> ACO: Sir... the warbird... its headed straight for us!

Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Duty FCO: Evasive manouvres! Target their propulsion.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Signal the Omega wing to take up position on our port side.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: Bloody hell! ::starts loading all aft tubes::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Firing sir.
Host Ethan says:
@::spots a federation vessel with a warbird on its tail and changes course to intercept::

ACTION: The warbird the fighters are attacking responds and destroys two of the fighters.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
COM: Fighter wing Omega: Come in Fighter wing Omega, this is the Scimitar. Form up on our port side and await orders.
Host Ethan says:
@::Recognises that voice but lets the comment pass... for now:: COM: Scimitar: About bloody time you showed up... moving into position.

ACTION: The original Romulan vessel barely misses the Scimitar and flies straight past, weapons blaring at another warbird. The remaining two fighters of Omega wing get caught in the crossfire. Their systems are critical.

<Duty_FCO> ACO: The third warbird is cloaking Sir, moving off...

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks at the readout:: ACO: Omega wing is down sir, we should beam those two aboard immediately!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::lets out a volley in the direction of the warbird, hoping to catch it with its shields down::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Torpedoes away.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: We'd have to lower our shields... damn it... do it but make it quick!
Host Ethan says:
@::Struggles to keep the crippled fighter upright and then loses track of which way up it's supposed to be:: COM: Scimitar: Mayday Mayday Mayday, Omega lead is hit, I've lost attitude control requesting emergency beamout!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::lowers shields:: COM: Omega: Omega leader, we are beaming you and your wingman aboard. Stand by for transport!

SCENE: The Romulan warbirds have all cloaked except for the original one, and were seen moving off deeper into Federation space.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sees the torpedoes burn through space, not hitting the target before it cloaked:: ACO: One bird remaining, targeting weapons.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Looks like we fought them off... for now. Hold fire.

ACTION: The Klingons arrive, angry they missed out on the battle. MacAllister and his wingman are safely beamed aboard.

AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Aye sir....I've targeted their weapons and propulsion...in case...
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Warbird is hailing us...and the rest of the "fleet"
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: On screen.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::puts the comm on the viewer...but keeping the firing solution ready::
Host Ethan says:
::marches out of the transporter room and straight to a turbolift:: Lift: Bridge!

# <Tumalakastan> COM: All: We have shown our intentions by firing on the warbirds. We will power down and request an immediate meeting.

@ <SBOPS> COM: All: Commander Tumalakastan, your request is accepted. You will be escorted to docking bay six and await further instructions.

Host Ethan says:
::steps off the lift and onto the bridge:: ACO: Idrani... report.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stops what he's doing and looks at Mac:: Ethan: What...what....when ?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Ethan: Is this a joke?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Duty FCO: Move to escort the warbird in. ::turns to Ethan:: Ethan: Couldn't let me have one week in charge could you?
Host Ethan says:
::frowns at Tony:: ACO: You couldn't go one week without expending half our arsenal? Report!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::makes a face at Ethan::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks at Ethan in his pajamas:: Ethan: Good to have you back Captain. I shall fully debrief you in your ready room.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: The Romulans have docked and powered down....I think this is a bad idea, they are inside the shield perimeter now.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Their weapons are powered down. For now it seems okay. Duty FCO: Co-ordinate with OPS and dock next door to our Romulan friends.

ACTION: Klingons are also requesting to dock and are granted permission.

Host Ethan says:
::looks down at his attire then back at Idrani before speaking in a low tone:: ACO: My office... now.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::looks closer at Ethan and speaks quietly:: Ethan: Commando style...Sir? In a battle?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Please join us.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Do I have to....he looks annoyed.
Host Ethan says:
::storms off to his ready room::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Self: Defiantly annoyed..
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: I know he's not a pleasant site dressed like this, but deal with it like you should. Now get in there. ::leads the way to the ready room::
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::walks past the station and into the Ready Room::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::takes a seat:: Ethan: I prefer my ready room personally, but this shall do. First of all, welcome back Captain and sorry it couldn’t be under better circumstances.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sits down:: Ethan: When DID you come back anywho?
Host Ethan says:
ACO/AXO: What a day... first the station starts shaking and no-one gives me a straight answer, then some silly bugger knocks me down in a corridor... What is the federation coming to?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Ethan: Shocking sir...shocking.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Ethan: Are those standard pajamas in Starfleet now?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Ethan: Oohh! I'm wearing red...did you notice? ::pulls at his collar::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Ethan: Makes him look fat, doesn't it.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::smiles at the guys:: Ethan: Good to see you back here, sir.
Host Ethan says:
ACO: No my mother made them... ::pauses:: Now who's going to tell me way I had to cut my shoreleave short to fight off those bloody Romulans?!?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Ethan: You need to ask them sir.
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Ethan: Hmm... ::has a thought but dismisses it:: Ethan/AXO: Yes, let's get down to business.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::crosses his legs in a nonchalant manner and leans back:: Ethan: That's you right? Not another stinking Spoonhead?
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: Think a Cardassian would wear those pajamas? ::shakes head slowly::
Host Ethan says:
AXO: Trust me... if I ever get a hold of that guy he'll be a NO-head!
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: You're right.... Ethan: Sorry I doubted you.
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::chuckles::
Host ACO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
AXO: I think we need to get a holo-image of the Captain. You know... for the history books.
Host Ethan says:
ACO/AXO: So... what exactly have you been up to since I went on shoreleave?
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
ACO: Not a bad idea...
AXO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Ethan: Bonding.
Host Ethan says:
AXO: You know I still have a holo-image of Tony here after a night on the tiles at the Academy. ::grins::

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