Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11102.21
Starring:
Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Commander Thalev Idrani (NPC)
			and 	Admiral Shinra (NPC)
			and	[OPS] Lieutenant Zen (NPC)

Einar Sigurðsson		 as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar
Steve Gelhorn		as	[FCO] Ensign Stephanie Uax
Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers
Absent:
Orion Wilson		as	[CEO] Ensign Jacob Peake

This time on the Scimitar...
"Historians are left forever chasing shadows, painfully aware of their inability ever to reconstruct a dead world in its completeness however thorough or revealing their documentation. We are doomed to be forever hailing someone who has just gone around the corner and out of earshot."  - Simon Schama

The crew convene for a meeting in the briefing room, where possible scenarios are discussed. Thalev tells them about his experiences the past 100 years, and the evil plan of their enemy. They set a course for Andor, knowing that the ship will appear there in a matter of hours, until then...they all have a lot of thinking to do.

<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission – Forever Chasing Shadows – Part 1>>>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits in his chair, overlooking the view screen and the Bridge::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::enters the brig, carrying a medical kit, looking solemn::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Commander, have a seat. ::motions for the empty third chair::

Adm Shinra says:
::led down on her back on the bed in her cell, turns her head to the XO and says nothing::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Anything on those ... time...relative...space...thingies ? 

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::nods to the security guard:: Guard: Stay close :: steps up to the cell:: Shinra: Admiral Shinra

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::moves over and takes the third chair:: CO: Remind me never to accept a position as an Admiral. 

Adm Shinra says:
XO: That's my name, don't wear it out.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Like they'll ever offer it.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Are we ready, ensign ?

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Shinra: I'll try not to... ::steps closer and opens the medical kit::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: We are. The Scimitar is at least space worthy. Not sure how fast I can push it, but will try not to tear us apart.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Good enough, take us away from the station.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::smiles at the COs comment::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. Engaging manoeuvring thrusters 

Adm Shinra says:
::looks back up at the ceiling:: XO: I hope you're better company than the guard.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::produces the hypospray, steps forward and injects the Admiral before she can retaliate::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: We are clear of the station ready to engage engines at your command.. 

Adm Shinra says:
::as she feels the hypospray, she sits up sharply:: XO: What did you do to me?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Take us to Andor, maximum cruising speed.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::On the bridge looking through the reports on the time machine from his Science staff:: CO: I'm still working on the details, sir. I'll have a report for you in a second.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::steps back and produces a tricorder:: Shinra: Something to help you relax, Admiral. ::glances at the scans::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods:: CSO: Thank you, Lieutenant. I can barely contain my excitement.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: No wonder Karri left you...

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. :: punches in the coordinates for Andor and engages impulse engines :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Thalev annoyingly:: CIV: I could have left you in the past. Remember that.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Too soon? ::nods:: Too soon.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: I wanted to ask you a few questions, Admiral. Can you tell me your name?

Adm Shinra says:
XO: You already know my name, you idiot.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::shrugs it off:: CIV: So, what do you think our next move should be, Commander Smurf?

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::shakes his head:: Shinra: Very well... seems to be taking its time to take effect ::sighs:: Do you know where you are?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Well obviously we need to stop the Rishan vessel, but we won't be able to do it alone.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at the screen:: FCO: Why aren't we at warp yet, Ensign ?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CO: Incoming hail from the Starbase, Captain.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: That might be the cavalry.

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: On screen !

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::corrects a simple equation that one of his staff members got wrong and checks the details over once more before turning to the CO:: CO: Sir, I have a report for you now.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::puts it on screen::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Just a minute, Lieutenant.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye sir.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: You said best cruising speed :: giggles :: Going to warp now. :: punches a few buttons and takes the ship to warp :: 

Adm. Vereeniging says:
COM: CO: Captain Rome, ::turns his head:: Commander Idrani. The meeting took longer than expected but the vote was unanimous.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::looks over at the FCO, reminding him of past times and especially Sara Sumner::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::checks the readings again:: Shinra: Admiral, what did the Rishans promise you in exchange for your 
help?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::uncrosses his legs:: COM: Admiral: Please don't keep me in suspense Admiral.

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: The Rishans... promised me... nothing...

Adm. Vereeniging says:
COM: CO: Nineteen vessels are being diverted to Andor immediately. They will rendezvous with you there at fastest possible speed. The fleet it yours.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::gulps::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Self: Doesn't make sense... ::looks at Shinra:: Shinra: When did you meet them? And  how?

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: Admiral: A fleet of twenty....at my disposal...thank you Admiral. You made the right call.

Adm. Vereeniging says:
COM: CO: From Idrani's reports, we seem to have had the decision made for us. The Rishan ship not only must be stopped from continuing in our space time, but can't be allowed to retreat into its own. Minutes in our time could be years in theirs, as far as we understand. Destroy the ship - at all costs.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM:ADM: Understood Admiral.

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: It was accidental. I was in a ship on my way to Andor and... ::seems to be fighting the truth injection unsuccessfully:: stumbled into the portal.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Make sure the Andorian government have a subspace jamming ready on a big scale. We might need to stop the ship from disappearing while we fight.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: Do you have the logs? Or a time and date at least?

Adm. Vereeniging says:
COM: CO: I'm transmitting the list of ships in the fleet now. The Andorian military has also offered it's hand - they will have a fleet of fifty vessels, under the joint command of their military general Shivek and Commander Idrani.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods to the CO then looks to the Admiral:: Adm: Fifty vessels? Sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::feels a cold shiver run down his spine::

Adm. Vereeniging says:
CIV: Commander, I am informed you were in the Andorian military from the age of twelve. You are also our main source of knowledge about the Rishans. From where we are stood, your temporary command assignment is the logical step.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::Continues to work on trying to figure out how to program the device for a time-jump while he waits for the CO::

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Records... yes of course there were records but my ship crashed on the surface. When I met the Rishans I convinced them to give me a ship of theirs.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Start setting up a command overlay of the position of every ship in the fleet, and put their callsigns up and start cooperating with their helm officers. We need to be the main nexus on this.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::nods::

Adm. Vereeniging says:
COM: CO: Godspeed, Captain.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: ADM: Thank you Admiral. Scimitar, out.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Understood. :: starts putting everything up on the screen :: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: So....this will be exciting.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: I see... Next question, what do you think of Captain Rome?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: You're telling me... I have more ships than you!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::turns his chair to face the CSO:: CSO: Sorry to keep you waiting, what have you got ?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles at Thalev::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Sir, we've managed to interface the device with our computer, whilst keeping it isolated from all key systems in case anything unfortunate happens. I'm also starting to get the hang of the language it's in so I should be able to get it functioning at something close to optimal levels within the next hour or so.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*Bridge*: Ro'kar to Bridge

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Well he's a pain at times, but if I could get my hands on his nice firm... ::pouts:: Mmm-mm.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: So, you think you can actually shift us in time?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::pushes a button on his armrest:: *XO*: Go ahead, Ren.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::suppresses a grin:: Shinra: Thank you, Admiral - how about - ::stops::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*CO*: Captain, I have performed a basic interrogation with the Admiral. Short version is that she accidently went through the portal and encountered the Rishans there

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: How about... you? I wouldn't be caught dead with you! I'd rather an obese Lurian eunuch with a sleeping disorder!

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Once I iron out a few kinks... I think I should be able to get it to work within a reasonable degree of error. We might not end up exactly where we want but we shouldn't be too far off. Assuming my translations and calculation are correct.

CO Capt. Rome says:
*XO*: Alright, try and get some information that could work for us in a fight....because we are heading for one, Commander. When you have time, patch in for latest updates from the Bridge.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Alright, in a case we need to, I trust you will do your best.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
*CO*: Er... yes... sir... ::trails off, pauses for a moment:: Ro'kar out.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
::looks from his arm-console:: CO: Andor reports the jamming signal is ready - what good it'll do, we'll have to see. They are also diverting three of their planetary defence turrets into the fleet.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::gets back to work on the device's controls::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: Admiral, what do you know about the Rishans? Defences? Offensive? Ship structure?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Sounds like things are going too well ?

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: What's our ETA, Stephanie ?

Adm. Shinra says:
::leans in to the XO:: XO: Seriously though, well, ::puts her fingers on the XOs lips, leans in closely, her lips barely away from his::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: approximately 8 hours.. 

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: I could probably reduce it but that means pushing the engines to their absolute maximum.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
:: leans tentatively forward:: Shinra: What?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks at Thalev:: CIV: We are making good time, from what I can gather? The ship won't be there before we do.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Well hindsight before the event has happened... not every day you get that luxury. I just wish we knew what was going to happen so close to my home.

Adm. Shinra says:
::closes the gap, giving the XO a full on sexy kiss for a long moment::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::eyes opens wide as he tries to push her away:: Shinra: Whoa whoa whoaa

Adm. Shinra says:
::backs off biting her bottom lip, and looking at where the XOs hand had been on her side::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: Le-et's focus on the Rishans right now... Defences? Attack patterns?

Adm. Shinra says:
::sighs and turns, her hair moving slightly behind her, looking visibly frustrated that the kiss was broken off:: XO: Defences usually consist of drones designed for suicide runs. They are strong too - I've heard that some of them can penetrate a few hulls before getting destroyed themselves.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::concentrates on his maths... wishing he was doing something else:: Self: I wonder how the XO's getting on.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: Vulnerable to ECMs?

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::trying not to think about how the Admiral kiss::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CSO: I certainly don't envy you today.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Keep us at best speed, we need this ship in perfect order when we reach Andor. What is our closest ally ?

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: No - the only effective defence - if you can call it effective - is picking them off one by one.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
OPS: You wouldn't be saying that if you knew what was going to happen at your consol later.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
Shinra: Tractor beams? Catch them in a 'net' and blast them?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::looks visibly shaken:: CSO: What? That's not going to happen again, is it? I mean the time line has changed. ::backs a little from his console::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: it’s the  USS Cassinga

CSO Lt. Powers says:
OPS: I don't understand all of this to be honest. I would move to a different consol though if I was you.

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Yes that might work - but they are fast little blighters. Better to find some way to take them out quickly. ::looks back at the XO desirably::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::glares at the CSO:: CSO: Please don't scare off my Operations Officer, Lieutenant.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Cassinga.....Cassinga. Who is her CO ?

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::looks at the CSO then to his console:: Aloud: I think I'd better check it just in case something led to the explosion... ::pulls off a panel::

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::shifts in his seat:: Shinra: Say we defeat the drones, what shielding does the ship have?

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Aye sir. ::lowers voice:: OPS: That's probably a good idea.

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Capt. Tabora.. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::shakes his head at the CSO::

OPS Lt. Zen says:
CSO: Damn scientists sense of humour... ::starts reconnecting something or other::

Adm. Shinra says:
::puts her hand on the XOs thigh:: XO: Pretty standard - probably closest I can compare it to is Romulan. ::pauses as she leans in:: You know, the Romulans have this amazing aphrodisiac...

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::laughs before turning back to his work.::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Ahh that's right.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: You've met Captain Tabora haven't you ?

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: Yes, a few times. Very picky about what crew he gets assigned. Ktarian, I remember.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::smiles awkwardly, taking her hand and gently moving it back to her lap:: Shinra: I'm sure they do, we can discuss it later... What else should we know about the Rishans?

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: He's very capable..::trying to reassure himself::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::looks over his shoulder at a Yeoman standing there:: Cadet: Can you please get me and the commander a Rakjatino.

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: I don't know - there's not many ships I know of that managed to avoid battle the entire Dominion war.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::manages a weak smile::

Adm. Shinra says:
XO: Why do you resist... ::leans in, taunting him with her breath on his lips:: The Rishans know what pleasure is... ::leans in again and kisses him more passionately than before, sliding his hand up her side to her bosom::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Will you be taking command of the Andorian fleet from here, or do you want to take your own flagship ?

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::Feels the heat rising in his cheeks as he jumps up, moving away:: Shinra: I too know what pleasure is, ma'am, but this 'kind' of pleasure I cannot partake in with you...

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::thinks:: Self: Clever, Ren, reaa-al clever... you didn't think about an 'antidote' for this thing

Adm. Shinra says:
::doesn't let him back away - she senses he wants it too::

CIV Cmdr. Idrani says:
CO: I'm not sure to be honest - from here we can co-ordinate better, but I can command the fleet much better from a vessel.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: Take time to think about it.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::grits his jaw, running through options before his eyes light up:: Shinra: Actually... I think I have a 'love potion' in my medical kit over here... :: opens the kit and takes out the hypospray::

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::runs a simulation for using the device to travel back in time one hour with his current settings::

Adm. Shinra says:
::as the XO bends down to the medkit, she kicks him hard in the head::

ACTION: The XO falls over unconscious.

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::flies back, immediately blacking out::

Adm. Shinra says:
Self: Men! ::snags the XOs combadge and pushes it:: *Rishan Ship*: Protocol 5!

XO Cmdr. Ro`kar says:
::sub-conscious makes a mental note to investigate the option of being gay ::

ACTION: Despite the brig force field, Shinra is beamed out of the cell and onto her ship::

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: Beam out just completed from the brig.

CSO Lt. Powers says:
CO: Sir! I'm detecting rising power levels on the Rishan ship in the cargo bay.

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Excuse me? Who? Where ?

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Lock the shuttle bay doors, lock a tractor beam on her vessel and put up the biggest force field you can find!

FCO Ens. Uax says:
CO: the XO apparently from Shinra's cell.

ACTION: Red alert sirens start going off as Shinra fires her torpedoes inside the cargo bay ripping a hole in the side of the hull - the atmospheric change sucks everything into space including her ship.

OPS Lt. Zen says:
::leaves a panel cover to fall to the floor as the ship rocks:: CO: I can't get a lock!

FCO Ens. Uax says:
:: falls out of her chair :: ALL: What the....

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grips the sides of his chair:: Tactical: Torpedoes, maximum yield

CSO Lt. Powers says:
::orders the sensors to keep track of the ship and record all readings coming from it::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CIV: I am not letting her get away to blurt our plans to the enemy.

CO Capt. Rome says:
All: Fire at will.

ACTION: The torpedoes hit, causing damage that sends her vessel careening off with plasma leaks and overloads. It explodes in a fury, and in a flash seems to travel back in time through its life - back through the cargo bay etc and disappears.

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