Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11111.28

Starring:

Andrew James		as	Ship Manager
			and	Kayla Littleton (NPC)
			and 	Lt. Storm (NPC)
			and	Station Commander Wright (NPC)
			and 	Lt Pours (NPC)
			and 	SEC Frost (NPC)

Einar Sigurðsson		as 	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome

Cathy Knights		as	[XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar

Kirk Powers		as	[CSO] Lieutenant John Powers

Lilia Perfeito		as 	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin

Anna Menser		as	[CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq

Absent:

CJ Short			as	[CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner

Summary: 
The Scimitar, hosting their journalist guests, dock with SB105, albeit with some minor delays.

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OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::at her station in the bridge, checking the power supply from the station while making sure the Scimitar's warp core is still running at a minimum::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::gives Ren and Jeq a look to see to the 'guests'::

Kayla Littleton says:
::takes a note::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::stands up and walks over to the OPS station and stops by Saprin's side, studying the readouts:: OPS: Status ?

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CO: Power transfer is nominal at the moment. We will keep the warp core running but so far we don't seem to need it.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CO: Perhaps it was a simple delay.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::steps forward to stand next to Kayla:: Littleton: If you and your  colleague will follow me please, ma'am

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods and studies her console:: OPS: Contact Engineering, tell them to keep it running for 1 hour, if there are no problems they can shut her off for maintenance.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::sitting in the CNS's chair::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CO: Aye sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: Status on those scans, Commander ?

Kayla Littleton says:
::turns to the XO:: XO: Are you taking us over to the starbase?

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::stands up and follows the XO since apparently Rome wanted her to contain the journalistic threats about to write nasty things about Starfleet::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::taps her console to send a message to engineering: shut down warp core and go to standard docking power setting in 1 hour if everything continue normal"::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: Nothing unusual on the scans, sir. I'll keep monitoring them.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Littleton: Yes ma'am, I would like to get you and your team ready to disembark. Starbase security can be a bit finicky so it helps to have a Starfleet officer on hand to help

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: No need, have you replacement take over. You and Saprin will accompany me to see the Station Commander.

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: Do you think we can keep a camera up here?

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO/CMO: When you two are finished escorting our guests, meet up with us on the Starbase.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::looks up at the mention of her name and contains her smile::

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS/CSO: With me. ::walks over to the Turbolift::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::glances at the CO before looking back:: Littleton: I am afraid that might not be possible, we deal with a lot of classified information that is really not of interest to the general public

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::follows the Captain as Vettel takes her station::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CO/CSO: This should be very interesting.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods politely to the two reporters::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::purses her lips; Jeq does not do babysitting::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
::follows the CO to the turbolift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
Turbolift: Docking port.

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: Well, we do have full clearance to record the entire event...

Eva Arranii says:
::looks the Trill woman up and down, feeling her annoyance:: CMO: We can find our own way to the Starbase if you like...

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::grits his teeth:: Littleton: It is my understanding that your team is here to record the scientists and their research, not the operations of a starship bridge

CO Capt. Rome says:
OPS: What news service is Ms. Arranii affiliated with?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::steps out of the Turbolift with Powers and Saprin::

Kayla Littleton says:
::looks to Eva, then back to the XO:: XO: We have clearance to document the entire events surrounding the potential launch of the new technology. ::smiles, not wanting to sound rude, but not wanting to back down either.::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::waves her hand dismissively:: Arranii: Nonsense. It's not a problem at all. ::is lying of course, but Jeq could recognize a nosy mind-reader a parsec away and doesn't care for journalists::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: Sir, I must admit that I still have my reservations about having news crews with us for this test. Couldn't we set them up on a holodeck for a fake test?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::smiles as they walk towards the docking ring:: CSO: You can take your reservations up with the station Commander, we're only here to escort and keep an eye on the guests.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Littleton: I will gladly send you a copy of the events from our sensors if so required, but I cannot permit leaving a camera here.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::follows the CO, thinking about the list of journalists:: CO: She is with the Alpha Broadcasting Company. I think they were founded on Earth, but now they are scattered a bit all over the quadrant.

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods to the Security officers as they pass through the docking port onto the Starbase::

Kayla Littleton says:
::frustrated, she nods to the XO that she'll leave::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
:: keeps a mask of stoicism on his face as he gestures for her to leave the Bridge::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CSO: I do hope this is not their very first test.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
::decides to let the bump-nose handle the journalists and crosses her arms across her chest::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::nods her way:: OPS: Alright, she contacted me about an interview. Can you see if I have any free time in the next couple of days and schedule it?

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::nods at the security officers as well, happy to be following a Captain - no one will ask for her ID::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir. Shall I also arrange for some refreshments to be served in your ready room?

Kayla Littleton says:
::gestures to Eva and heads to the turbolift::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
CO: How closely have these journalists been vetted? Are we sure that they are who they claim to be?

Eva Arranii says:
::nods and follows Kayla::

CO Capt. Rome says:
::grins at Saprin:: OPS: No I think I can replicate a cup of coffee. I just want to get it over with before Starfleet begins pestering me about public relations.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Littleton: Is your team ready to depart or do you need a few more minutes? ::steps into the Turbolift::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::nods::

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: I will need just a minute in my quarters.

Kayla Littleton says:
::steps onto the turbolift::

CO Capt. Rome says:
CSO: They have been vetted, Commander. By Starfleet, by Commander Ro'kar and this station's Security. You basing this suspicions of yours on anything else than healthy paranoia?

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
OPS: I would hope so as well... although, knowing scientists the way I do, I wouldn't be surprised if it was. .

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::leads the CSO and OPS towards the nearest Command level turbolift and steps inside::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::nods:: Computer: Guest Quarters ::stands next to Jeq and sighs mentally::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
XO: Yeah, I know. I don't care for this either. 

CO Capt. Rome says:
@CSO/OPS: I've missed this. ::smiles in remembrance of his days as station Captain::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@CO: Paranoia, sir. It was trained into me early in my career. ::tries to cover a yawn as they continue through the station::

Kayla Littleton says:
::feels the tension, is a little unsure why and remembers her camera is running:: XO: Commander, what is it about us that you distrust?

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::steps into the lift as well:: CSO: They do love to show off their toys.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Turbolift: Starbase Operations.

ACTION: The turbolift of OPS, CSO and CO is slow to react, but it does start moving eventually.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@CSO: I understand paranoia, but in this case I don't think pretending to be a journalist is the best way to access the telescope. Besides, what could anyone gain by it?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::looks at Saprin:: OPS: More technical problems.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Littleton: The distrust is not for you personally, Miss Littleton, it comes from years of Starfleet training. The Federation, to this day, still have many enemies - we keep a high level of secrecy to prevent information falling into the wrong hands or seen by the wrong eyes

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::leans slightly on a bulkhead and he tries to concentrate on the two conversations he is in.::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks at the lift and then pull up her tricorder:: CO: Indeed.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::straightens his uniform jacket before the car stops::

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: I remind you Starfleet chose us over everyone else. I may not wear pips on my collar as you do, but I have earned my spot here just the same.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@OPS: More often than not, the desire to show off blows up spectacularly in ones face. I just hope the journalists aren't here to film that.

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
Littleton: Actually, we just hate busy-bodies.. journalists being chief among them. 

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::looks at her completely:: Littleton: Then you will understand our need to keep some parts of our activities away from the public

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
@Littleton: Nothing against you personally.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::waits for the lift to bring them to the Operations area::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks up at the door as the lifts comes to a halt:: CSO: Sometimes you just have to have faith.

Eva Arranii says:
CMO: None taken€¦ ::frowns::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::steps out of the Turbolift with Saprin and Powers in tow::

Kayla Littleton says:
CMO: Busy bodies? You think the documenting of one of Starfleet’s momentous events makes us busy bodies?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::grabs the attention of a young Lieutenant storming by:: Lt: Where is your Commander?

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@OPS: I'm sure you're right.

Kayla Littleton says:
::gets to the quarters:: XO: I'll just be a minute. ::steps inside, glad to get a little respite from the awkward and unbearable CMO::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks around the operations area, much like many others in Starfleet stations::

Lt. Storm says:
@CO: Er... ::shrugs:: His ready room, I 'spose.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Lt_Storm: You suppose? Why don't you check, Lieutenant. ::stresses his rank::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::Attempts to go through the information about the device that he has stored on a PADD but gives up after reading the first sentence for the fifth time::

Eva Arranii says:
XO: You have a nice ship here...

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::looks at the Lieutenant, and then at the CO:: Self: Not the most welcoming of crews.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::smiles:: Arranii: Thank you, Miss... ::pauses:: My apologies, I don't know your name

Lt. Storm says:
@CO: Oh, er.. one..two..three..four... so er, a Captain... He must be in his ready room, I 'spose, Captain.

Kayla Littleton says:
::walks back out of her quarters:: XO: Ready.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@Lt_Storm: What's your name, Lieutenant?

Eva Arranii says:
XO: Arranii. Eva Arranii from Alpha Broadcasting.

Lt. Storm says:
@CO: Storm. ::yawns:: Busy day, Captain. Very tired. ::walks by::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::looks after the Lieutenant dumfounded:: CSO: What the hell?

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::nods:: Arranii: Good to meet you, Ms. Arranii. ::looks across at Kayla:: Littleton: Good, the best way to get to the starbase is through the docking ring ::motions to the Turbolift:: After you

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::is startled by the CO's outburst:: CO: Sir?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::walks towards the Ready room with a fast pace, his annoyance rising::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks at the Lt walking away:: CSO/CO: Seems like all of the station is a bit ... off

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::rings the chime for the Ready Room::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@OPS: I have to agree.

SCmdr. Wright says:
@ Door: Er.. ::pauses:: just a minute!!

CO Capt. Rome says:
@OPS/CSO: Keep an eye out for....anything unusual.

Ens. Vettel says:
::receives a message from the station and taps his badge:: *XO*: Vettel to Ro'Kar.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::sighs::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::nods slowly and looks for where the ready room door might be::

Kayla Littleton says:
::smiles at the XO and walks the way she is directed::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::follows the CO slowly whilst attempting to focus on what's going on around him::

SCmdr. Wright says:
@Door: Okay, okay, you can come in now!

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::steps inside as the doors open and motions for Saprin and Powers to follow::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::Steps in to the lift:: Computer: Deck 10 ::taps his badge:: *Vettel*: Ro'kar here

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::notices the CO just rang it while she was looking away. Then steps following the CO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@SCmdr: Commander Wright, thank you for seeing us. ::extends his hand::

SCmdr. Wright says:
@::sat posing on the edge of his desk, running a hand through his hair:: All: Welcome to Starbase 105... no no, that's not good. Let's re-do that. Welcome to this historic moment... no, wrong again.. wait.. where are the cameras?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::pulls his hand back and just stares at the Commander::

Ens. Vettel says:
*XO*: We just received word from Starbase security, the journalist team has been given access to anywhere on the station where they might want to go to document the event.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@SCmdr: Commander Wright....do you want to tell me what the hell is going on here? Stand up, man!

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::looks around for the cameras, forgetting for a moment that they are not there yet::

Ens. Vettel says:
*XO*: Actually, the message says they were given access to anywhere they want to go. That includes anywhere on the Scimitar.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::attempts to hide his surprise, but a twitch of the mouth betrays him:: *Vettel*: Understood... I'll... I'll convey the message to them. Anything else?

SCmdr. Wright says:
@CO: Oooh... ::looks at OPS:: touchy, isn't he! ::looks back to the CO:: CO: Well, what do you want?

Ens. Vettel says:
*XO*: Aye sir.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::glares at Wright:: SCmdr: Stand to attention, Commander Wright and explain this.

Eva Arranii says:
::hears the comm from the XO:: Littleton: Well, that was nice of them. Full access.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks curiously at this strange Commander::

Kayla Littleton says:
Eva: Yes... very nice. ::winks::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::turns to the two journalists:: Littleton: Appears you have access to the ship without restriction. Would you like to continue to the starbase now? ::thinks:: Or perhaps the captain's personal toilet?

SCmdr. Wright says:
@CO: You don't give the orders here, C...aptain! Now, tell me what you want or get off my station! I have no regulations that require me to be polite to bullies!

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::blinks::

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: I will send one team to your bridge, and another couple over to the Starbase.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::stares Wright down:: SCmdr: Are you drunk, Commander?

SCmdr. Wright says:
@CO: Drunk!? No! You know what, get out! ::gets up and starts harrying them to the door:: Out! Out! Out! ::taps his combadge:: Security to the Ready Room!

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
*CO*: Ro'kar to Rome

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::shakes his head to wake himself up a bit while he tries to figure out what is going on::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::puts his hand on Wright's chest to hold him back:: SCmdr: No need Commander, we are leaving. I will be contacting Starfleet command about this matter, rest assured.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::turns heel and walks out of the room::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks from the CO to the Commander, then back again, waiting for her cue to leave::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::follows the Captain::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::taps his commbadge as he walks back to the Turbolift:: *XO*: What?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@*XO*: I mean, go ahead Commander.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::thoughts turn to his comfortable bed back on the Scimitar at the mention of the word 'rest'::

SCmdr. Wright says:
@CO: You do what you like!  Don't let the door hit you on the way out, you overweight slop of....::voice cuts off as the door closes::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::follows the CO after a short pause::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::steps into the Turbolift::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::winces at the tone:: *CO*: Sir, I have been informed that the journalists have access to the entire station.... and the Scimitar ::continues quickly:: Can we place the camera facing outwards form the view screen?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@*XO*: This is no time for a joke, Commander. We have a serious problem here on the station. We are returning to the Scimitar, meet us on the Bridge.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
*CO*: Aye sir... ::looks at Littleton:: Littleton: I can arrange for a security escort for yourselves?

Kayla Littleton says:
XO: That won't be necessary, but thank you Commander.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@CO/CSO: I could sense the Commander's superficial emotions. At first he was feeling just as carefree as he sounded, like he was not taking the situation seriously. But then, once he was talked down to he was pretty upset, much more than I would expect. It looks to me like he is acting like a child.

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@CO/OPS: What just happened?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::steps out of the Turbolift and storms towards the docking ring:: CSO/OPS: This is most unusual, but I will have to talk to Command before we take any action here....but it seems to me that this crew is somehow....under some influence.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@CSO/CO: If the whole crew is somehow mentally affected, that could explain the delays we had on docking.

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::nods at Saprin::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::takes her tricorder and discretely starts scanning the atmosphere::

@ACTION: At the docking ring, there are four security officers looking rather confused, looking around. One of them looks scared.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
Littleton: I am sure you'll need at least someone to show you around while I return to the Bridge

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::looks stern as he steps towards the docking port::

Lt. Pours says:
@SEC_Frost: No, no, don't be so paranoid. They're probably supposed to be there. ::pauses:: right?

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::in a low voice while following the others:: CSO/CO: Nothing in the atmosphere .... ::begins scanning one of the security officers discretely::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::nods to the Security officers as he steps through the port::

SEC Frost says:
@Lt_Pours: Well don't look at me, how am I supposed to know? Ships don't just come from nowhere! ::turns when he sees the CO:: CO: Who are you! Stop! In the name of the King! ::draws a phaser::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::blinks slowly as he tries to keep up with the CO and OPS::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::stops right there as the Lieutenant pulls a phaser on him::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks up blinking::CSO: King?

CO Capt. Rome says:
@SEC: Lieutenant, put that weapon down. That is an order.

SEC Frost says:
@CO: Ha! A peasant giving a knight an order? The King will have your head on a spike for that! Now, get on your knees! ::turns the phaser to kill::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::looks over at Saprin and Powers and just nods::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@::stares at the security team, not quite understanding what's going on::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::gets down on his knee:: SEC: Good sir, we are just travelling through here. Please, can we be on our way? We meant no disrespect.

Lt. Pours says:
@SEC_Frost: Are you sure about this... ::draws his phaser hesitantly:: What if we're wrong?

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::looks at the phaser, then at the CSO and CO::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::taps his badge three times for security while they argue::

SEC Frost says:
@Lt_Pours: Sssh, you klutz! Never show doubt or weakness in front of the enemy. ::looks at the CO, looking a little unsure:: CO: Your shoes... ::gestures::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@SEC: Yes of course, a gift for you. ::starts taking his boots off::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::wonders if a door would come up if she just said "Computer Exit"::

SEC Frost says:
@CO: Good.. good. ::waits for the boots, a little twitchy:: Come on.. before I change my mind!

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::puts the boots on the ground before the Security officer::

SEC Frost says:
@CO: Okay... now go, and be sure not to pass upon this Kingdom again. I won't be so accommodating next time! ::waves his phaser nonchalantly:: Go on then...

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::reaches the docking ring level and gestures for Littleton to disembark:: Littleton: This is where we leave you - ::looks in horror at the security guard holding a phaser at the others. Draws his phaser and moves forward:: Littleton: Stay here

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::stands up and bows:: SEC: Thank you, sir. ::motions for his team to hurry on through::

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::starts moving right behind the Captain::

CO Capt. Rome says:
@::walks through the docking port::

Lt. Pours says:
@::sees the XO:: XO: A warrior!!! ::points his phaser at him in fear::

CSO LtCmdr. Powers says:
@CO: That's not fair, I want a present.

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::pauses as he sees the others move forward without incident:: Littleton: Get back in the turbolift, now. ::backs away:: 

CO Capt. Rome says:
::slaps the emergency button on the other side to lock the docking port::

Kayla Littleton says:
::is glad she's recording all this, but steps back in fear::

CMO Dr. Jeq says:
Self: What the--?

CO Capt. Rome says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: Rome to the Bridge! Red alert! Take us to a safe distance from this station.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
@::walks into the ship with the Captain and glances at the CSO, wondering if he just said that:: CSO: Let’s go Commander.

OPS Lt.JG. Saprin says:
::rushes over to the turbo lift::

XO Cmdr. Ro’kar says:
::gestures for the journalists to get back into the lift:: CO: And now?

ACTION: Pours and Frost can be seen dancing in celebration, holding the COs shoes in the air.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: Lock down access to all sensitive areas on the ship commander, we have a problem. ::motions for the Turbolift and then looks at the Reporters:: They can come, I think we need witnesses if Starfleet is supposed to believe us.

CO Capt. Rome says:
XO: And get me some shoes.

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