Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11003.01
Starring:

 Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	[OPS] Lieutenant Zen (NPC)
			and	Colonel Henlon (NPC)
			and	Cmdr. Muwonge (NPC)
			and	The Troublesome Four (Ponta, Al-Hillah, Vryburg and Pavlodar)			
Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Lieutenant Commander Ren Ro'kar

Zachariah Farland	as	[CMO] Commander Zachariah T. Bauer

Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax

Absent:

Brad Sumner		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Gabril Vendal

Last time on the Scimitar:

The Scimitar crew went to the surface with their Runak representative, Colonel Henlon, where they appeared before a council of the Runak people. Here, they had to explain their actions in the events before and after the failed warp craft accident.

They discovered that this was not the first time that the Runak people had encountered the Federation and had caught four Starfleet officers attempting to sabotage the craft. The four had been sentenced to death by Runak law and now the crew has just under a day to find a way to free the people. Can they do it?

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XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::closes the console as he ends the transmission with his brother::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO/CMO: I need you two to go meet with the four suspects, try and gather as much information as you can. And Ren....don't hold back.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:: sitting on the bridge getting herself ready to depart to the surface ::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Yes, Captain. ::looks at the CMO:: CMO: Ready to go?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::With the Scimitar's XO, Commander Ro'kar:: CO: I'll speak with them, see what we can learn, Sir.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Ready.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Colonel, a moment please.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Goes with XO::

Col. Henlon says:
::pauses as he goes to escort them to the prisoners:: CO: Yes, Captain?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:: stands up and walks off the bridge towards the brig to pick up her charge for the trip down to the surface :: *CO* I'll be there shortly, where do you wish us to beam down?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CMO: While we wait for Colonel Henlon. What was your speciality at Starfleet Medical?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I suppose we'll need someone to take us to them, huh?  ::looks around::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Colonel: Based on the trust we have already shown to each other...is there any way you can get my people to the launch site to take our own readings?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his badge::*FCO*: My location, Ensign.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
*CO* Understood

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: My first call and first love is counselling, the medical came later and I just specialized in surgery, I took this gig to get experience in the O.R.

Col. Henlon says:
CO: The area's a wasteland.. radiation... the rift even sucked land-markers out of place.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Henlon: We have technology that can scan through that, anything at all could mean the difference for my people.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Henlon: Just, think it over. I won't hold you, we need to interrogate the prisoners.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::smiles:: CMO: A counsellor, that requires a great deal of insight into one's fellow man. ::stares off in the distant, before looking back:: Its been a while since I have been in the OR, I doubt I would qualify for my recertification

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: And I'm just a rookie.  I understand you are a Doctor as well.  Is this right?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:: Walks into the brig :: Muwonge you're with me. The captain wants to see you on the surface.

Col. Henlon says:
CO: I'll allow it. But your crew take this under their own responsibility. I wont be held for their safety.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CMO: Correct, served as the CMO on the Tal-War for a few years before stepping up to be a command officer

CO Capt. Rome says:
Henlon: I appreciate that, Colonel. ::nods::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: So, what's up with the Exec. outfit?  I tried that uniform three times, no the XO uniform is not for me, I'll stick to blue.

Col. Henlon says:
CO: Oh and Captain, ::turns back:: remember what Chancellor Marson said regarding new evidence.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Do you still get a chance to practice medicine?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Henlon: Worth it.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his badge::*FCO*: I'm standing by, Ensign Uax. Please transport down when ready.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs and rests his hands on a windowsill:: Self: Ethan you bugger.....

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CMO: I am convinced they fill the inside with asbestos just to see the new XO's squirm. ::looks at him with the second question, a sadness creeping over his face:: Yes, unfortunately, I have recently had to use my skills

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@*CO* I'm just getting Muwonge now. Be there shortly

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees the change in demeanour:: XO: Yes, it can be rough but, they are good skills to have.  I never feel useless in a crisis.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::folds his arms and glances back to see where the Colonel was:: CMO: Yes. It is... ::shakes his head, ridding the picture of sadness from his face:: Colonel: Are we going soon, Colonel?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
@:: gets the suspect in restraints and calls for transport showing up right beside the Captain unannounced ::

ACTION: FCO beam-down is successful.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::hears the whine of the transporter and turns around:: FCO/Muwonge: Ensign, Commander. Welcome.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: thank you Captain..

Col. Henlon says:
XO: This way. ::leads the way, not waiting.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Why are we here!?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Please stick around and take notes.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Snaps back to business, curious about his sadness but, don't know him well enough to pry:: Colonel: We haven't much time.  Couldn't you persuade whoever to give us longer than till noon tomorrow?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: You are going to tell me EVERYTHING you did while running your little mission down here!

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::falls into step, deep in thought::

Col. Henlon says:
CMO: You know I already tried. Why do you people always want more than you get?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: I told you already...it was our fault. What more do you want?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: understood. :: starts tapping away on a PADD ::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Follows::  Colonel: Because four lives are at stake, Sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: What did you order them to do!

ACTION: Henlon leads the XO and CMO to the prisoner area. There are 4 cells, 2 each side facing each other with old fashioned bars (not forcefields).

Ponta says:
::leaning against the bars, doesn't move when they arrive::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::thinks:: Self: Quaint ::starts looking at the prisoners for signs of mal-treatment::

Al-Hillah says:
Vryburg: I told you they'd come.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Colonel: Hmm, nice little place you have here.  ::Looking around::

Pavlodar says:
::sat quietly:: All: Don't tell them anything.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: That's an order, Commander ::grabs the man's sleeve::

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Your orders? Frankly they mean nothing to me right now, Captain.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Captain restrain yourself. You don't want to find yourself in the brig at all do you?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Sees the four and does a visual inspection of them and there surroundings:: Four: Is everybody alright?  Anybody injured or sick?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: You WILL answer me, Commander or I will have you sentenced to life on some god forsaken rock!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the FCO annoyingly, then back at the Commander:: Muwonge: You will tell me what your orders to those four officers were, now.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
FOUR: I'm Doctor Bauer, I was the Doctor at the Observation post.  You all must have been healthy we've never met, have we?  I've only been with the base a short while.   Do you need anything besides your freedom?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
::pauses:: CO: I gave them no orders.

Pavlodar says:
CMO: Freedom. ::snorts::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: Then why is the Chancellor insisting that they sabotaged the warp test?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: Food? Water? Clean clothes?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::watches the CMO talk to the four, watching their reaction::

Ponta says:
::pushes off the bars:: CMO: They treat us well. We have no want.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Pavlodar: There are questions that need answering.  Can we count on your cooperation to resolve these matters?  Have you been told what is planned for you four?

Pavlodar says:
::looks up at the CMO for the first time:: CMO: We know. The decision is made. Stop wasting your time.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Ponta: You have a chance to explain yourselves and perhaps change your immediate futures.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Has he given any statements during his time in the Brig ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: No he has kept quiet..

Ponta says:
::looks to Pavlodar then to the CMO:: CMO: I er.. I have resigned myself to this fate.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Ask them.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: Who gave the four of you permission to leave the observation post anyway.  We were not to leave or, at least, that was my understanding of the assignment.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: You keep saying this was your fault! HOW? Did they sabotage the test?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Four: What is your motivation for this? Why break the Prime Directive?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: It's our fault because we could have stopped it.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Ponta: You admit your guilt and freely admit you sabotaged their warp test?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: Stopped it? Did you know it was going to fail ?

Ponta says:
::says nothing, and goes and sits down::

Pavlodar says:
XO: Motivation for what exactly, Commander?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Pavlodar: For allegedly sabotaging the test craft

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: You are going to be hung by the neck until you are dead tomorrow at noon if you four don't start giving us something to work with.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Doesn't Starfleet read any of the reports we sent? We knew that the test would fail. We'd been observing the results of pre-tests for months.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: Did the four officers know this?

Al-Hillah says:
CMO: Millions died just hours ago. Our four lives won't make much difference. ::goes back and sits down::

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Of course! They are the ones who discovered the flaw.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: So you're saying it's possible they broke containment to....fix it?

Pavlodar says:
XO/CMO: Like I said, we have nothing to say.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Al-Hillah: I don't understand you four.  Are you saying you are refusing counsel, admit guilt and are willing to except your death sentence?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: I lost track of their whereabouts a few hours before the test. I didn't exactly try very hard to find them... if you catch my drift.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::snarls:: Pavlodar: I am afraid that 'They had nothing to say' will not cut it for an after action report

Pavlodar says:
CMO: We say nothing. XO: To hell with your reports.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: Is there any kind of statement you want to make to Starfleet or the Federation to address your actions?

Al-Hillah says:
::Stays quiet::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: You fool. You let them jeopardize the prime directive, and know the Runak think they were there to sabotage the test. They will be executed at noon tomorrow!

Pavlodar says:
CMO: We failed. Failures shouldn't be remembered. We have nothing to say.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Ensign, please take what we know here and transmit it to the ship, have them report to Starfleet immediately

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his badge::*XO*: Ren.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::strides up to the cell:: Pavlodar: And your families? Your friends? Do you want them to know that you refused to even tell a story of how you failed?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: Can I deliver any personal messages to your families and loved ones, a good bye or something?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: Call me what you wish. I am more than certain you'd have done the same thing in my shoes. I know it, and you know it.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*CO*: What? ::clears throat:: Yes, Captain, go ahead

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. :: inputs the information and transmits it to the ship with instructions to transmit to Starfleet command ::

Al-Hillah says:
CMO: Just tell them we died in the blast. They don't need to know the rest.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: It's done. shall I remain here or head back for the ship and make sure it gets done?

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Four: Hmm, going out as cowards, huh?  Well, your families should be proud, huh?  Too bad you are giving up.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Muwonge, knowing his right..:: *XO*: The Commander has told me those four were the officers who discovered a problem with the Runak test vessel, at the day of the launch they....disappeared, he and I think they went there to try and fix something

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Stay right here, Ensign. ::smiles politely::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Al-Hillah: A Blast?  No, Sir I will make sure your loved ones know exactly what happened on Runak.

Pavlodar says:
::runs to the bars and grabs the CMO by the scruff of the neck, slamming him to the bars:: CMO: Cowards? If only you knew. Cowards... Starfleet were the cowards hiding behind their pathetic Prime directive. ::releases the CMO and walks to the back of the cell::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Pushes the guy off::  Pavlodar: Back off!

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*CO*: Really? Understood, I will investigate this further. If y- ::is interrupted by Pavlodar's attack::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::hears a 'bong' over the comm:: *XO*: What was that?

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*CO*: It was the news at one o'clock, will keep you updated. Ro'kar out.

Al-Hillah says:
::watches the CMO and Pavlodar before speaking:: CMO: My final wish as a Starfleet officer is that my family be told I died in the blast. Have some decency and carry out my wishes.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks puzzled, thinking it will be a long time until he understood the XOs......eccentricities::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Looks at the four then to XO::  XO: I'm done here.  Let 'em swing.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Four: My Captain tells me that you four might have been trying to prevent the failed launch

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::looks at the CMO in shock for a moment, masking the expression quickly though::

Pavlodar says:
XO/CMO: Oh Captain, my Captain, our fearful trip is done.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Ensign, I welcome ideas and comments from the senior staff. Please feel free to weather yours, alright? ::smiles at the young, awkward woman::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Jon... err Captain, its been awhile since I've been back in uniform so I'm not sure of my place yet.

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: Continue talking.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: If that were true why not just say so, the Chancellor said they caught them in the act of sabotage, is there digital footage from a security camera we can look at?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: No worries, Ensign. You are doing great. ::let's the Jon part slip::

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: What's left to say?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: Surprise me. ::said through pursed lips::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::mutters:: Pavlodar: Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills ::swallows hard:: So were you or were you not trying to prevent the launch from failing?

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: I usually like extra pickles in my sandwiches? ::looks for a surprised look::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sighs:: Muwonge: I will make sure you lose your commission, Commander....you can count on that.

Pavlodar says:
XO: If you understand that poem, you know I have no more answers for you. ::nods::

ACTION: The prisoners are done talking.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Just because they have given up doesn't mean we have.  We aren't going to get anything from them for whatever reason.  We have to look elsewhere.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: No worries, Captain. I already resigned my commission before you got here.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his badge::*Security*: Security, lock onto Commander Muwonge and transport him directly to the Brig.

Cmdr. Muwonge says:
CO: I am a civilian, and you have no right to hold me.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: I was hard on them to get them thinking about family and the pain in the neck that's coming their way tomorrow.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CMO: Our next step is the footage taken of the night. ::looks at the CMO:: Are you OK? No residual damage from the...er..man-handling?

CO Capt. Rome says:
Muwonge: I have every right! Goodbye, MISTER Muwonge.

ACTION: Muwonge is beamed up.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
Muwonge: Actually we do. Under Starfleet regulations any former Starfleet personnel accused of a crime... :: sighs ::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
XO: Take more than that guy to hurt me.  I thought of the security cameras too.  Let's go.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles at the FCO::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Henlon: Can you take us to the area where they store the security footage?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Contact Zen, have him send us 4 sets of tricorders and sample kits.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Captain you didn't even give me a chance to finish my statement ::pouts ::

Col. Henlon says:
XO: This way. ::walks:: If I may say... I am surprised by their reactions.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: More dramatic this way.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Colonel: Hurry, man! Time is of the essence.  ::Smiles::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: You got it. :: does as is requested :: They're on the way.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Henlon: How so? They seem very unlike people who supposedly 'succeeded' in their attempt if that is what you mean?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: I will never forgive Ethan for this

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: What do you mean and WHY? He had to do what was right for him.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Colonel: Me too.  It's like they are trying to be martyrs, if in fact they were trying to prevent a bigger accident

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Dropping this in my lap. ::grins::

Col. Henlon says:
XO: I mean they don't seem to care if they are innocent or not. It's like they know they are guilty and feel remorse.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::picks up the supplies, and straps the belt on, with his tricorder and canteen::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: :: smiles :: You can handle it. If Ethan didn't think you could handle it, he wouldn't have done it.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: does the same ::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Let's hope so, Ensign..

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Both: I wonder if we could predict how big the blast would have been if they had not tampered with the craft... You were right, they showed an... acceptance of their fate

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his badge::*OPS*: Rome to Lieutenant Zen.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
Col/XO: If they were in that testing facility, where they were caught before they fixed it or after they unfixed it or the other way around?  Curiouser and curiouser.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
@*CO*: Go ahead.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*OPS*: What are the conditions at the blast site?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
@*CO*: Terrible  Sir. Conditions are worse there than anywhere else and the rift has left a lot of damage.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*OPS*: Radiation levels ?

Col. Henlon says:
::turns a corner and opens a door:: XO/CMO: All the information you need is in this room.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
Henlon: Do you know if this was the first time your people had seen the Federation people? When you caught them at the facility?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
@*CO*: On the high end... with the EVA suits we could last there for about twenty minutes at a time.

Col. Henlon says:
XO: The first time I saw your people was on your bridge. The prisoners were found a few hours before, I understand.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::furrows his brow:: Henlon: Alright, thank you. ::gestures to the door:: CMO: After you, Doctor

CO Capt. Rome says:
*OPS*: Transport me two sets of Engineering hazard suits, they have more resistance.

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Thinking - Too many questions, no answers::  XO: Thank you.  ::Walks::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Ready for a trip to the park ?

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: You're not suggesting I go in with you..

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: Gulps ::

ACTION: The hazard suits are beamed down.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Suit up!

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Enters room and looks around for something useful::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I guess you really aren't KIDDING... :: glares and puts on the suit ::

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::enters the room and finds a chair to sit down in:: Colonel: Can you help us to review the surveillance video?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::starts putting the hazard suit on::

CMO Cmdr. Bauer says:
::Stands behind XO's chair looking over his shoulder:: Colonel: Yes, please, let's see what the cameras saw.

XO Lt.Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::fights the churning of his stomach as he prepares to watch the footage::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::adjusts the helmet:: *FCO*: The comm working?

Guard Stinson says:
CO: I have been told to accompany you wherever you go. I'll need one of those suits too.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
*CO* Yes Captain it is..

CO Capt. Rome says:
*Guard*: Then I suggest you get one from your people.

Guard Stinson says:
CO: This is going to be Legen... wait for it...

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