Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11111.14
Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Kayla Littleton (NPC)

Einar Sigurðsson		as 	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq

Absent:

Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Summary: 
The Scimitar crew have met with the select group of journalists who will be travelling with them to witness the demonstration of the latest technology from Starfleet, a new 'telescope' that allows them to see 100 000 light years away.

The crew are now en route to Starbase 105 to see the new technology in action!

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CO Capt. Rome says:
::sits in his Ready room, reviewing the latest reports from Engineering::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::at her station in the bridge making sure the security procedures the Captain asked for are in place::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::approaching the Ready Room, nodding to the officers as he passes them in the Bridge::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::takes a deep breath and presses the chime::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::on the Bridge in the empty CNS chair, reading a PADD nonchalantly::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::has Ensigns Vettel and Hamilton monitoring all transmissions in and out of the ship around the clock. She also makes sure transmissions are still only authorized for starfleet personnel::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Aloud: Come in.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::finally makes sure the turbo lift controls are set to only authorize Starfleet and enlisted personnel to the bridge::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
:: steps in, meets the CO's gaze and comes to attention in front of him:: CO: Captain, reporting as ordered

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Relax Ren, take a seat.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::cracks a grin:: CO: I have to put on a good show for the sensors ::sits down and offers the CO the PADD:: Security review

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles and takes the PADD:: XO: I assume everyone checked out ?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
OPS: Anyone know what all this is about? I've seen a lot in my time... not much has been spectacularly original...

CO Capt. Rome says:
::starts flipping through pages::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Yes, sir. No major flags were raised ::thinks:: Self: Nothing like my brother's record

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks up at Jeq:: CMO: It is a new piece of technology that allows us to look at objects 100 000 light years away. I think its impressive though I don't know how it works.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Good. I still want you to coordinate random security sweeps with Security, Starfleet wants this report to stay silent for another few years and I do not want to disappoint them, god knows I'm not their favorite.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
OPS: Hmph. Always something new I guess. Could turn out to be a fluke though. 

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Sir... ::swallows hard before continuing:: We have our eyes focussed quite heavily on the reporters but - ::grimaces, trying to word the sentences correctly:: Without sounding suspicious, should we be monitoring our own crew as well?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::puts the PADD away and looks at Ren:: XO: You have any reason to suggest we should ?
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PS LtJG. Saprin says:
CMO: The technology must work, or Starfleet would not have us bring all of these journalists to see it. I am wondering what sort of reports they will come up with.

Kayla Littleton says:
*XO*: Littleton to Ro'Kar.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::raises an eyebrow::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: We have around 400 people on this ship, that is four hundred curious and excitable pe- ::is halted but the comm::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
OPS: Look, one thing you've gotta know about Starfleet is they love a good show. 

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Sorry, one moment, sir. ::lowers his head:: *Littleton*: Yes, Ms. Littleton?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::leans back and takes a sip of his Raktajino::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
OPS: This could turn out to be nothing but it gets our name out there and it makes the Federation look good. 

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CMO: If it will get us new recruits, I am not against a good performance. Better yet, if we can bring science to the general public.

Kayla Littleton says:
*XO*: Terribly sorry to disturb you, Commander, but my team and I were wondering what areas of the ship we would be permitted to enter? Getting some bridge shots would be fantastic.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CMO: So, the name and good looks of the Federation is in our hands. That is a bit of a disturbing thought.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*Littleton*: I am sure that Lieutenant Saprin can direct you to our ready made Scimitar press pack ::looks at Rome, raising his eyebrow::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
OPS: It's not a big deal. We're hosting journalists, not conducting a first contact mission. 

Kayla Littleton says:
*XO*: I see... thank you Commander and sorry to have disturbed you.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::empties the cup::

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: Littleton to Lieutenant Saprin.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CMO: Ah but at least with first contact missions we were given a protocol. Dealing with the media requires a bit more ... improvisation.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
*Littleton*: Not a- ::is cut off:: CO: Well that was... interesting

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::notices her badge shirping and taps it:: *OPS*: Saprin here, go ahead Ms Littleton.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: I'd rather not we allow journalists on the Bridge at any time, but I will allow a team of two with a Security escort at your discretion..but you get to handle the press, Commander. I just run the ship. ::grins::

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, Commander Ro'Kar pointed me into your direction with regards getting clearance to have my team on the bridge.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: But only for a short time, and no bothering the crew.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: But you are responsible for them, not me, sir. I just make sure the Starfleet officers do their jobs ::winks::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
<edit last line, should be *Littleton* instead of *OPS*>

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Let's get back to the Bridge before Jeq crashes the ship. But, I would like you to oversee our visitors needs.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: The Captain's instructions are that the bridge is off bounds. Would you like me to present your request to him?

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: Yes sir. ::raises from the chair, emotionless::

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: Yes please, Lieutenant. I certainly appreciate all of your assistance.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::pats him on the back:: XO: Cheer up, Commander. Enjoy a slow mission for once.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps onto the Bridge and heads for his chair::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: I will make the request as soon as he becomes available. Meanwhile, is there anything else I can do for you?

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::shakes his head, smiling:: CO: Slow mission for you, perhaps, sir. Don't you remember what civvies are like? They can't even remember a simple twenty digit security code

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins as he sits down::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Report.

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: Um, just what areas are we free to enter, please? I certainly wouldn't want to look ungrateful for your hospitality.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: Not much to report, Captain. ::shrugs::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: I will send you a full list, along with other information about the Scimitar. If you would like, I can also arrange for a guide.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: I guess that's a good thing. ::smiles::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::moves to stand near Saprin to listen to the conversation::

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: A guide.. yes, that would be great!

CO Capt. Rome says:
::accesses his arm rest console and checks the ETA::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::notices the XO approaching but doesn't react. just taps her console to pull up the press package to send to Littleton::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: The assigned person will meet you in your location in a few minutes. Bridge out.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks up:: XO/CO: Ms Kayla Littleton wants to visit the bridge with a team.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: If you don't mind me saying, this media circus is a bit overblown. Why didn't they send the flagship instead of us?

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: You know, I think Commander Ro'kar was just talking about how much he enjoyed spending time with the civs. ::grins::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Because the flagship is probably busy with whatever threat wants to destroy the Federation this year.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks over to the first office:: XO: I also promised her a guide ... I was thinking an Ensign but I am sure she will appreciate the knowledge, experience and first hand stories of a seasoned officer.

Kayla Littleton says:
::goes to thank OPS, but the comm is cut short::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::hides the wince as he looks at Rome:: OPS: The captain has permitted a team of two to see the Bridge with security escort

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: Fair enough. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Been a while since I've seen you up here, Jeq.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
OPS: Yes... a seasoned officer... perhaps one with a mixed heritage and varied history in Starfleet :: voice is dripping in sarcasm::

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

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: I occasionally emerge from my lair to socialize. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Journalists bothering you in Sickbay I take it ?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::blinks:: XO: Vulcans make terrible story-tellers. She seemed eager to get to work. Shall I have a security escort bring her now?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: No. I locked them out. ::winks::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: Maybe I just wanted to pretend I was actually a Bridge Officer, Captain. 

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
OPS: Yes, Lieutenant :: makes a note that the CO owes him another bottle of whiskey from his personal stash::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: Well, who knows. If you want more Bridge experience, I'm sure Ro'kar can set it up.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::nods and taps her badge::*Littleton*: Ms Littleton, this is Lt Saprin.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO: You know I could care less either way. ::shrugs again::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::taps her badge to contact security to send a friendly officer to bring Littleton to the bridge::

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: Yes, Lieutenant?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::just smiles and checks his personal communication logs::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CMO: Weren't you an admiral or something in a previous host, Jeq?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::notes a request from a journalist onboard, a Ms. Arranii, for an interview and flags it as 'later'::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: The Captain has granted your request. You and one other person may come to the bridge. I am sending an escort to bring you now. Is that ok with you?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
XO: No. Another physician. But I was an XO like you for a spell. Never wanted to make Captain. 

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::glances at Rome:: CMO: I wonder why not...

Kayla Littleton says:
*OPS*: That is wonderful! Thank you so much.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::looks up as her console blinks:: CO/XO: We will arrive at the Starbase in 5 minutes.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
*Littleton*: See you soon. Bridge out.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
XO: I was a tortured soul then... ::has a faraway look in her eyes for a very brief moment:: 
CO/XO: So the journalists are arriving to accost you both. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::Strokes his beard:: OPS: Hail them.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::taps her console to hail Starbase 105:: CO: Channel open Captain.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: SB105: SBCO: Starbase 105, this is Captain Jonathan Rome of the USS Scimitar. Requesting docking clearance.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::glances at Jeq, then back at the screen::

TO Lt. Barry says:
::rings the buzzer to Littleton's quarters::
FCO Ens. Alguersuari says:
CO: Slowing ship to docking speeds.

Kayla Littleton says:
::opens the door:: TO: Ah, Lieutenant. ::smiles::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: Take us to the outer perimeter and wait for docking procedures.

TO Lt. Barry says:
Littleton: I was asked to take you to the bridge.

Eva Arranii says:
::peeks out from behind Kayla:: TO: Oh, good. We're ready to go. 

TO Lt. Barry says:
::nods professionally and stands beside the door, waiting for the women to step into the corridor::

Kayla Littleton says:
::steps out:: TO: Then by all means, lead the way.

ACTION: One man walks with Littleton, her producer.

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Did they not get the message?

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Resend it.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Resending. ::tries to figure out if the Starbase received the message::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::crosses his legs and waits, feeling rather annoyed at having to wait::

TO Lt. Barry says:
:: leads the way to the turbo lift, when he notices the producer he speaks up:: Littleton: I have orders to take only 2 people to the bridge.

Kayla Littleton says:
::talks for a moment with her producer, before he walks into another of the quarters:: Eva: This should be good. The arrival.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Still no response. ::scans the Starbase::

Eva_Arranii says:
::nods::

SB 105 says:
COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, sorry for the delay. You are cleared to dock at port 6.

CO Capt. Rome says:
COM: SB105: SBCO: Thank you, we will commence docking. Scimitar out.

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

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Odd.

Kayla Littleton says:
::will be annoyed if they miss filming the arrival::

TO Lt. Barry says:
::holds the lift, waiting for the journalists::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Very.

Kayla Littleton says:
::enters the lift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
FCO: One quarter impulse, then thrusters from the inner perimeter out.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: I scanned the starbase before they responded. Nothing unusual.

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Good initiative, Lieutenant.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::waits by the door for the journalists::

FCO Ens. Alguersuari says:
CO: Aye Sir. Docking.
TO Lt. Barry says:
Computer: Bridge.

ACTION: Turbolift gets to the bridge.

TO Lt. Barry says:
::when the lift stops he steps out and stands beside the door::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Get our systems ready for Station keeping.

Kayla Littleton says:
::steps out of the turbolift into the bridge::

ACTION: The Scimitar moves into position in the docking port.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::glances over at the lift as the doors opens, and then at the CO:: CO: Aye sir. systems ready for station keeping ::taps her console:

FCO Ens. Alguersuari says:
CO: Docking clamps aren't responding from the Starbase. Trying again.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::shakes his head:: XO: What kind of a Starbase are they running over there.

Kayla Littleton says:
::silently moves onto the bridge with Eva, glad they got here to record this moment::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
CO: I don't know, sir. ::glances over at the sensor scans::

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Contact them, see what the problem is.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir. ::steps down into the command ring and opens a channel:: COM: Starbase 105: Starbase control, is there something wrong with your docking mechanisms?

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::makes sure the ship's docking systems are working::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::strokes his beard absent-mindedly::

ACTION: Docking clamps deploy.

Kayla Littleton says:
::gets a good long shot of the CO stroking his beard::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::feels the hull vibrate slightly:: All: About time.

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Put us on station power and have engineering shut down the core for maintenance while we're here.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
COM: Starbase 105: Never mind, seems they are deployed now ::frowns::

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::waves Ren over::

SB105 says:
COM: Scimitar: Checking the system now, Scimitar.

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::moves closer to the CO:: CO: Yes sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: One glitch I can understand, but two in five minutes? Keep an eye out.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::transfers energy source from the ship to the station. Tells engineering they can begin shutting down the core once the energy transfer is complete::

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
::nods:: CO: Understood, sir

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
Self: Surprise. CO: I can't tap into the Station's power. it won't transfer.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Have Engineering keep the core on for now.

SB 105 says:
COM: Scimitar: Understood. Starbase out.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
CO: Very good idea sir ::tells engineering to standby with the shutting down with the core. Meanwhile continues to try and get power from the station::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: Run a passive scan on the station.

OPS LtJG. Saprin says:
::nods and begins a passive scan of the starbase::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Self: I have a bad feeling about this....I would never have allowed this to happen on Arcadia...

XO Cmdr. Ro'kar says:
:: glances at his own scans, trying to figure out a solution himself:: Self: Very... very.. strange

ACTION: Station power transfers.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
CO/XO: Now now... Let's not get jumpy...

CO Capt. Rome says:
CMO: I forget, you're new on this ship.

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