Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11208.13

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer and Temporary Ship Manager
			
And	Yeoman Harris
And	Ambassador Kasayn	

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer / Acting Commanding Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer
		
Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer / Acting Executive Officer

			And	Ensign Alonso

Absent:

Wim Herremans		as	[CSO] Ensign Lucas Sanders
				Chief Science Officer

LOA:

Janaye Hinsley		as	[CTO] Lieutenant JG Haylin Raash
				Chief Tactical Officer / Chief of Security

Last time on the Scimitar: The Scimitar has been en route for Starbase 621 for the past three days, there she will receive repairs, personnel and supplies for her upcoming mission in the Romulan Empire. And there the crew will also say a temporary goodbye to their commanding officer.

Begin mission: "audaces fortuna iuvat" - Part I - Stardate 11208.13

CO Capt Rome says:
::sits in the center chair and sees the Starbase grow larger on the viewscreen::

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::in his chair next to the Captain::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::at the helm, preparing for docking procedures::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::at OPS making the final touches on the repair and re-supply reports::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Contact the Starbase for docking clearance, Lieutenant.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Looking forward to sitting in my chair, old friend? ::almost whispering::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods and taps her console::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
COM: Starbase 621: Starbase 621, this is the USS Scimitar, requesting permission to dock.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::replies with similar volume:: CO: I've already ordered the redecoration of the ready room.

Starbase OPS says:
COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, this is Starbase Operations, you are cleared for docking at airlock five. Welcome to our little corner of the galaxy.

CO Capt Rome says:
::grins:: XO: You wouldn't dare.

CO Capt Rome says:
FCO: Take us in, Ensign Sumner.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::returns a knowing grin:: CO: I'm just keeping your seat warm, Jon. You hurry back.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
CO: Aye, Captain. Beginning docking procedures. ::brings the ship about, lining up to their appointed airlock::

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: I will....I have no appetite for sitting in a committee for any longer than I have to... I envy you though...

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::since the com was on speakers she doesn't bother to report the response:: CO/XO: The list of repairs and supplies is finished. Permission to send it to the Starbase.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Romulan space... yes, should be interesting and back to some fresh exploration.

CO Capt Rome says:
XO: Something this ship has had too little of if you ask me.

CO Capt Rome says:
::nods at Saprin:: OPS: Go ahead, Lieutenant.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Feels like the old days again. Back like the great early Captains of Starfleet like Pike.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods curtly and sends their supply needs::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks around the Bridge and sighs silently, thinking he was going to miss her:: XO: Just stay out of the wheelchair, Thalev.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::thinks the beeping was cute::

SCENE: The Scimitar quietly docks with the station, and the lights dim lightly as the warp core shuts down.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow at the mention of the wheelchair. Human humour can often be quite disrespectful::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps her console as a couple of red lights come on. All within normal parameters for docking::

CO Capt Rome says:
::clears his throat and stands up:: All: Well....I guess that's that.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I'll do my best. ::stands with the CO::

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Please ask my yeoman to deliver my luggage to the Spaniard.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::turns and faces the Captain::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
CO: Aye Captain. Have a safe journey.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles a bittersweet smile::

CO Capt Rome says:
All: Attention to Orders.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::stands up and at attention::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::stands up, at attention::

CO Capt Rome says:
::grabs the PADD sitting next to his chair and reads from it:: All: To Captain Jonathan Rome, USS Scimitar. You are hereby requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to Commander Thalev Idrani, Commanding Officer, USS Scimitar as of this date. Signed, Admiral Crenshaw.

CO Capt Rome says:
Computer: Computer, transfer all command codes to Commander Idrani. Voice authorization Rome-Delta-Five-Five-Omega.

ACTION: The Computer responds: All command codes have been transferred.

XO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to Rome:: CO: I relieve you, Sir.

CO Capt Rome says:
::places the PADD back in the chair, then turns to Idrani and smiles:: XO: I stand relieved....Captain.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::gives a bittersweet smile at the change in command::

Captain_Rome says:
::extends his hand:: ACO: Take good care of her until I return.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::continues standing at attention, without moving a muscle::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::shakes his hand:: CO: Don't be long then.

Captain Rome says:
::smiles, then moves to shake the hands of his bridge crew:: OPS/FCO: Godspeed.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods curtly::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::shakes the Captain's hand firmly, offering a warm smile:: Rome: We'll keep her safe, Captain.

Captain Rome says:
FCO: I don't doubt it, Ensign.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS: Please consider your duties as acting executive officer now in effect.

Captain Rome says:
::turns around and gives one last smile to Idrani before walking to the Turbolift::

Captain Rome says:
ACO: Oh, Thalev? ::steps inside the Turbolift::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: Yes sir. But if you agree, I would like to double as operations officer.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to the turbolift expectantly waiting some MacAllister-like threat or a poor joke::

Captain Rome says:
ACO: Not a scratch. ::grins as the Turbolift doors close::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::grins then turns to Saprin:: OPS: I used to man OPS, so I know the pain of giving it up. ::nods:: Please continue with Operations wherever possible, however your priority must be as Executive officer.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::turns to the ACO as he hands out tasks::

Yeoman Harris says:
::walks towards the ACO with a small box in his hands:: ACO: Sir, I was told to bring you this. Captain Rome said you would understand.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: Understood.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::takes the small box from the Yeoman, immediately knowing what it is:: Yeoman: Oh, yes, I know perfectly well. ::hands it back to him:: Please take it to his.. er... my ready room.

Host Yeoman_Harris says:
::takes the box from the Captain:: ACO: Yes sir. ::nods curtly and heads for the Ready room::

SCENE: A few days pass, in that time the Scimitar received a complete overhaul on her navigation systems and her cargo holds filled to the brink with relief supplies. The crew gather on the Bridge to prepare to head out.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: I believe the Ambassador is ready to come aboard. Please go meet him and escort him to the bridge.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::double checks the helm's calibrations, cross-checking with a PADD::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods at Idrani:: ACO: Yes, I was about to tell you, we received a message that he is ready.::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::leaves her station, which is occupied by Vettel who was dutifully at science 2. She heads for the turbo lift:: Computer: Docking port.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods to OPS as he then sits in the big chair, still feeling a little odd doing so:: FCO: Have you taken a look over the Romulan star charts, Ensign?

AMB Kasayn says:
::stands impatiently at the docking ring, checking his chrono::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::as the lift comes to a halt, she exits and heads for the docking hatch::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
ACO: Yes, Captain; we can set a course at your discretion.

AMB Kasayn says:
::sees a lovely Vulcan woman head his way and smiles:: OPS: Lieutenant. ::hands her his orders::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Did you see anything of note on there?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks up at the tall Gallamite. No mistaking who he is. She takes the PADD and glances over it. Then she looks up:: Amb: Greetings and Welcome aboard the Scimitar, Ambassador Kasayn. I am Lieutenant Laeena Saprin, Operations Officer and Acting Executive Officer.

ACTION: The Starbase signals all clear, the Scimitar is free to disengage from the station.

AMB Kasayn says:
::steps inside after her:: OPS: A pleasure, Miss Saprin. A fine ship you have here.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
ACO: There are a pair of nebulae not far beyond the border that don't seem to have complete records. The nearest colony is beyond them, maybe a day at warp 5.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Amb: Thank you Ambassador. I expect you will find it comfortable. Commander Idrani, the Acting Commanding Officer would like to see you on the bridge, if you don't mind following me this way. ::points to the lift::

AMB Kasayn says:
::nods his bolbous transparent head:: OPS: Lead the way.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Thank you. ::checks the Ambassador is aboard and all the supplies:: Then take us out please, Miss Sumner.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::heads to the lift. She can't recall whether Gallamites like to chat or prefer not to. So she decides it is wisest to test the waters:: Amb: Your quarters are ready and your luggage was already delivered. If you require anything particular, you should let me know. ::enters the lift and orders it to the bridge once the ambassador enters::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
ACO: Aye, Captain. ::sets a course for Romulan space::

AMB Kasayn says:
::rubs his hands:: OPS: Fantastic, Lieutenant. I would like for a full communications console to be set up in my quarters, with full encryption of course.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods:: Amb: I will arrange it. It should be ready in half an hour. ::steps onto the bridge as the lift comes to a stop:: ACO: Ambassador Kasayn. ::steps aside::

AMB Kasayn says:
OPS: Thank you, Miss Saprin. ::smiles a big toothy smile and steps out onto the Bridge::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods curtly and smiles slightly, then heads for her console::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::disengages the moorings and takes the ship out, engaging the warp engines::

AMB Kasayn says:
::walks over to the Captain:: ACO: Captain Idrani. I am delighted to be joining you on this mission.

ACTION: The Scimitar sails outwards from the Starbase, then jumps to warp five.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::asks Vettel to take care of the console in the ambassador's quarters::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands up with a big smile and extends his hand:: AMB: Welcome aboard, Ambassador. We are delighted to receive you.

AMB Kasayn says:
::takes his hand and squeezes it tightly:: ACO: The pleasure is all mine, Captain. So what is our destination?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps her console, making sure everything is working within normal parameters::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant. AMB: We're headed for the Romulan border right now, Ambassador. From there, well, I haven't quite decided yet.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::gestures to his ready room:: AMB: Please...

OPS Lt Saprin says:
All: The mere crossing of the Romulan Neutral Zone by a Starfleet vessel, on a mission of peace will be a goal in its own.

AMB Kasayn says:
ACO: Of course, there's a lot to choose from I imagine. ::nods and follows him::

AMB Kasayn says:
::smiles:: OPS: Oh, you got that right Miss Saprin! This is a momentous occasion.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: You have the bridge. ::let's the Ambassador enter his ready room and follows in after him:: AMB: Care for a drink, Ambassador Kasayn?

AMB Kasayn says:
::heads for the chair in front of the desk and takes his seat:: ACO: Yes, thank you Captain.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: Yes sir. ::leaves her console again and heads for the center of the bridge::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: What is our ETA to the neutral zone?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks at the Ambassador with a questioning raise of his eyebrow::

Ens Alonso says:
OPS/FCO: Sensors are picking up a disruption in our wake.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Alonso: Is it caused by our engines?

AMB Kasayn says:
ACO: I can imagine you have many questions Captain, I am afraid I have very few answers.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
AMB: Actually, Ambassador, the only question I have right now is what you'd like to drink. ::smiles::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
OPS: Approximately 1 week to the Neutral Zone at Warp 5.

Ens Alonso says:
OPS: It doesn't seem to come from us. It is also not apparently dangerous.

AMB Kasayn says:
::chuckles:: ACO: Whatever you wish to offer me, Captain. I am not a picky man. ::pats his large belly::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: It is enough to make our preparations. I am not comfortable with this disruption on sensors. Do you have any clue what it might be?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::pours him a drink and hands over the glass before pouring himself one:: AMB: Have you had much experience dealing with Romulans, Ambassador?

AMB Kasayn says:
::smells the drink before taking a sip and smiles:: ACO: This is delicious.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Ambassador: Andorian cockroach syrup and water, with leg pulp of course.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::frowns:: OPS: There's a slight imbalance in our warp field. I can fix it, but I can't tell if it's related to the disruption. ::carefully adjusts their warp field's geometry::

AMB Kasayn says:
ACO: I do, I was a part of the delegation that prepared the signing of the alliance during the Dominion war. Of course I was a bit younger then, and thinner. ::grins and takes another sip::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Perhaps the Starbase did not align our dilithium crystals properly.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
OPS: Possible, but I think that's something we'd check. ::sends a message to Engineering to check the dilithium matrix::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: We should figure this out before we leave Federation space. It may become a problem later.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods with a smile as he downs his drink:: AMB: Well, I am glad to have you aboard. Not only might we run into Romulans, but there's likely species we haven't even discovered yet. A very exciting time, though the circumstances are very saddening.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::shakes her head at the message from Engineering:: OPS: It's not a shipboard problem; there's something external interfering with our warp field.

Ens Alonso says:
OPS/FCO: Sensors are picking up another distortion.

AMB Kasayn says:
::finishes the glass and holds it out for a refill:: ACO: Agreed Captain, but this might lead to a new era of peace for the galaxy as we know it.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::empties what is left of the bottle into the Ambassadors glass:: AMB: I'll drink the other bottle with you when we have successfully completed our mission.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::turns to Alonso:: Alonso: Check for any neutrino fields; I've got a bad feeling about this.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::shakes her head:: FCO: This is getting too serious. ::taps her badge:: *ACO*: Saprin to Idrani. I am sorry to interrupt Commander, but we are picking up unusual spatial distortions in our wake. I suggest we come to a full stop.

AMB Kasayn says:
ACO: I am looking forward to that, Captain. This is delicious!

Ens Alonso says:
::nods and taps the OPS console::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands at the message and gestures for the Ambassador to follow as he walks out:: FCO: All stop. OPS: Not a good start to our mission. Report.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::brings the ship out of warp::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: Indeed. We have two disruptions in our wake. They do not appear to be caused by us. They also do not pose an immediate threat but it is not clear what is causing them.

ACTION: The Scimitar shakes lightly as the warp field collapses and on the viewer an old 23rd century Romulan Bird-of-Prey appears, its markings resembling a bird.

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