Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11208.27

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer and Temporary Ship Manager
			
And	Sub Commander Volar
And	Ambassador Gillem Kasayn
And	Admiral Nagamuri	

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

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

Absent:

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

Resume mission: "audaces fortuna iuvat" - Part 2 - Stardate 11208.27

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Hail them please. ::stands::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::regards the old warbird curiously::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps her console:: ACO: Hailing frequencies opened, Commander.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::scans the vessel while she waits::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Bird of Prey: Bird of Prey, this is Captain Idrani of the Federation Starship Scimitar.

ACTION: The viewscreen comes to life, the image is grainy and takes a while to focus, but shows a lone Romulan in standard military dress in front of what appears to be a metal grate.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::waits for the Romulan to introduce himself::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks at the screen with curiosity::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: Captain. My name is Sub-Commander Volar. I am.....here as a peace envoy on behalf of the Praetor. ::almost snarls at the line obviously fed to him::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Volar: Sub Commander Volar, of which Praetor do you speak?

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::flinches::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: Tal'aura, the one and only Praetor of the Romulan Star empire, you Andorian dog. Show some respect.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::glances over the scans from the romulan warbird::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::leans in:: ACO: Captain...::smiles::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::lets out a brief chuckle:: COM: Volar: I've been called worse, but not by people claiming to be on a peaceful mission, Sub-Commander. ::turns to OPS and speaks quietly:: OPS: Run a check on Tal'aura. Is that the current Praetor?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods quietly::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::indicates he is listening to Kasayn::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::fights every urge to face palm::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
ACO: I recommend a more diplomatic stance when dealing with the Romulan military. They are likely overworked and stretched thin at this point.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
~~~ACO: She is the last known Praetor of the Empire. As far as we know she is still alive.~~~

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: As...courtesy, for your assistance to the worlds of the Empire, we are here....as your guardians.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::turns his belly towards the viewscreen and smiles his brightest::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods to Kasayn, realizing he'll never get used to the talky rubbish:: Volar: I see. Silently to self: Guardians... or watchers. Volar: We certainly appreciate that. ::nods::

ACTION: The Romulan cuts the channel, and the Romulan Bird of Prey takes up position next to the Scimitar.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::almost jumps as her console beeps:: ACO: Captain, I'm receiving updated star maps, and fleet movements from the bird of prey. May I make a suggestion, sir?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Yes, Ensign. Always.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: I was able to scan them. The ship is a 23rd century vessel, but they upgraded the engines, weapons, and perhaps other systems. There are 23 life forms aboard.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to OPS:: OPS: Seems they need every vessel they can get their hands on at this difficult time. ::turns back to the FCO::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
ACO: Perhaps we should inform Starfleet of this....change of events, Captain Idrani?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: That is a logical deduction.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::turns in her chair:: ACO: I appreciate your apprehension, but I think the Romulans should be treated as allies, and not with suspicion, at least not until they give us good reason to.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::leans in:. ACO: I agree with your pilot here, but we should still be wary Captain. This was not on our mission briefing.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::listens to the FCO:: FCO/ACO/Amb: I agree as well. They invited us to their territory and asked for our help. The fact that we accepted the invitation means we see them as allies.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Yes, you are right, of course. ::pauses:: FCO: Resume course, in formation with the Romulans. OPS: Get me Starfleet Command in my ready room, secure channel.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
All: They win nothing by attacking us.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: Yes sir. ::hails Starfleet command and requests a secure channel for Idrani::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::engages the engines, heading for the Romulan neutral zone::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
All: I agree with all of you, but it would be folly to simply forget the history of the Romulans. We can't simply assume they won't do anything - we'll treat them as allies, but everyone stay on your toes.

ACTION: The Bird of Prey matches course and speed with the Scimitar as they jump to warp.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: You have the bridge. ::walks to his ready room::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::pats the chair next to him smiling:: OPS: All yours, miss.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::Frowns:: OPS: I don't get these fleet movements. Some of the ships are in green, others in yellow and amber. I'm not sure what the significance is.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::activates the screen on his desk as he sits down::

ACTION: Admiral Nagamuri appears on the Captain's screen.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Adm: Admiral Nagamuri. ::nods::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::listens to the ACO and hesitates for a moment as she knows she would be much more useful at her console. She then makes her way to the Captain's chair::

Admiral Nagamuri says:
::leans back in his chair and takes a sip of his tea:: COM: ACO: Captain, please don't tell me you have already run into trouble.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Green should be their color for the enemy. The yellow and amber I am not familiar with.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::sees the tea and realises he wants one, moving to get one from the replicator and turning the screen:: COM: Adm: A Romulan Bird of Prey, actually, in Federation space.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Do they have a color for us?

Admiral Nagamuri says:
::almost burns his tongue:: COM: ACO: What?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::orders his tea, takes a sip and walks back to the desk, settling it down on the table:: COM: Adm: Exactly. That's an act of war, and under any different circumstances, we'd be at war.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Amb/FCO: My guess is, our escort is just a way for the Praetor to say they are not completely defenseless. Perhaps to push away any thought we might have of invasion.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Adm: How should I proceed Admiral?

Admiral Nagamuri says:
::looks at someone off screen and nods::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::leans forward::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::shakes her head:: OPS: We're green, but so is the bird of prey. Green being the enemy doesn't make much sense, as that would mean the entire Romulan Empire is under massive invasion.

Admiral Nagamuri says:
COM: ACO: Captain, we are receiving a coded transmission from our operatives in the area. Seems like the ship is...carrying the Praetor's nephew, an up and comer in the army.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Normally the color for danger is the same as the species' blood, hence my misinformed guess.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
OPS: Or perhaps they are here to help, remember Praxis? These things have a way of bringing people together.

Admiral Nagamuri says:
COM: ACO: Idrani, keep an eye out. We weren't expecting this to be easy...you know how secretive the Romulans are. But don't take your eyes off them.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Amb: I agree, in the long term. But in the short term, even the first diplomatic mission after Praxis had an incident.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Adm: I see. ::pauses:: The situation is a bit unclear, Sir. Has the demilitarized zone been dissolved? If not, how are we to respond to this? And Admiral, we have to consider that there are other cloaked vessels in our space.

Admiral Nagamuri says:
::just nods and takes a PADD from someone off screen:: COM: ACO: We thought the same, and Starfleet has been alerted.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Adm: Very well. I'll keep you informed, obviously. ::speaks for another few minutes with the Admiral::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
FCO: Are the ships marked in yellow and amber also referenced by Starfleet? Or are they out of our sensor range?

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
OPS: Then it is up to us to make sure that the history books remember this mission as the beginning of peace.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::walks back on to the bridge::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::cross-checks the updated star maps with Federation scans::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
ACO: Ahh Captain. Welcome back.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Amb: I couldn't agree more. ::gets up as Idrani returns:: ACO: Our status has not changed, Commander. ::returns to her console::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Amb: Thank you, Ambassador. ::smiles, genuinely liking the guy:: OPS: Thank you.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Ensign Sumner, Lieutenant Saprin informs me that she would like to focus on her Operations duties. Please stand.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
OPS: Nothing that gives us an indication of allegiance. ::glances to Thalev and stands slowly::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: I'd like to offer you the position of Acting Executive Officer for the foreseeable future. You've certainly shown you are dedicated to this ship.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::raises an eyebrow at this sudden change of command on the ship. He must really like this Ensign....well she does have a nice...he catches himself looking and straightens up in his chair:: FCO: Bravo!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::holds her breath for a little while, waiting for Sumner's answer. Laeena knows she is more efficient working as OPS only. But will Sara be Idrani's XO?::

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::stares blankly for a moment, her brain struggling to process the information:: ACO: I, um... uh, yes, that would be... I accept, Captain.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::breathes easily now::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::applauds:: ACO: Where's the champagne?

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::glances around the bridge, thinking a few of the officers might be better suited, but she'd be damned if she'd let this pass up::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods:: FCO: Happy to hear it. ::lifts his hand and reaches for her collar:: But we can't have an Ensign Executive officer,  can we now? ::smiles:: I am extremely happy to promote you to Lieutenant Junior Grade. ::attaches the pip::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::smiles curtly:: FCO: Congratulations Lt Sumner.

FCO Ens Sumner says:
::can't stop herself from beaming at the surprise, reaching up and feeling the additional pip:: ACO: I... Thank you, Captain!

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks down almost immediately as her console signals a change:: ACO: The bird of prey has changed course slightly. They are now headed to a different point of entry into the neutral zone. This one has more of the green fleet movements.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::gestures to the FCOs new chair, then moves to OPS:: OPS: Lieutenant Saprin, your duty has also been performed exceptionally. I have spoken with Admiral Nagamuri who would like to award you with an Admiral's Letter of Commendation. I wholeheartedly agree.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::looks practically delighted::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: Adjust course to stay with them.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods:: ACO: Thank you Commander.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: You deserve it. ::nods and moves back to the center::

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::makes her way to the first-officer's chair and sits, still grinning::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::leans in smiling:: AXO: Hello.

FCO Velasquez says:
::slips into the conn::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Kasayn: I am afraid I didn't get anything for you, Kasayn. ::smiles:: I think I have a jar of Sweetened Andorian Dung Hornets somewhere in the ready room if you're interested though.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::smiles at the Ambassador:: Amb: Hi.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::beams at the Captain:: ACO: I would very much like that, Captain. But perhaps after duty.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: And now they are sending coded transmissions into the neutral zone.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
ACO: Perhaps we should request an update.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Curious. AXO: Maybe, but how do we do so without looking like we don't trust them?

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
AXO: We could simply ask about the course correction, see if we should be following them.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: Please relay the message.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::ponders the situation, not comfortable with this::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::nods at the XO and sends a message to the bird of prey::COM: BoP: We noticed you changed course. Why did you do it? Should we follow?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Ambassador: This is your specialty. Care to step in?

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: Scimitar, you are to stay on course if you wish to cross the Neutral Zone safely! That is all. Devourer out!

FCO Velasquez says:
ACO: Their course has us moving towards some other green ships, and some amber ships are doing the same.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::puts the message on speakers:: All: I am unsure whether he means we are to stay on our course, or theirs.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::frowns, not liking how this is sounding::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::stands up, but sits back down as the channel is cut:: ACO: They don't seem to be willing to talk, Captain... what did Starfleet have to say?

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Kasayn: Not much. COM: Volar: Sub Commander, a little more information would be appreciated.

ACTION: The hail goes unanswered.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
FCO: All stop.

FCO Velasquez says:
::stops the ship::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
AXO: We are not here to be their dogs, led around on a leash. I will have answers so long as they are illegally inside Federation space.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::moves to the conn and looks at the fleet movements::

ACTION: The Bird of Prey slows down, then drops out of warp and stops.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
ACO: Captain...

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks to the AXO::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::puts the BoP on screen:: ACO/AXO: They came to a full stop.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
ACO: I think the Romulans are drawing enemy ships off our original course. I think the Romulans may be at war. ::gives Thalev a grave look::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
Amb: Our interactions with the Romulans reminds me of what happens when males of certain species meet for the first time. They run a little, chase a little, bare their teeth...until they have measured one another enough to decide to be friends, or enemies.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
AXO: With each other?

OPS Lt Saprin says:
ACO: They are hailing us.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
OPS: On screen.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
ACO: I don't know. I can't tell if the amber ships are Romulan.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::taps her console accordingly::

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
::smiles and turns his head to face the Vulcan:: OPS: That is a very interesting description, Lieutenant. I would love to discuss it more at a later date. Have you ever thought about becoming a diplomat?

ACTION: The Sub Commander appears on screen.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::moves back to her chair, looking at the screen::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: I told you to follow course, Starfleet.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::glances at the Ambassador:: Amb: I have thought about it, but reached no conclusion.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Volar: Sub Commander, the USS Scimitar is here to offer assistance, however, I have five hundred crew members on board whose safety is my responsibility. I am not about to risk entering a potential warzone without more information.

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
OPS: Then I shall endeavor to buy you a drink and discuss it. ::smiles genuinely::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
::clenches his jaw as he stares at Idrani over the comm::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::holds his eyes at Volar, waiting::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: Captain. There are forces at work here that do not want to see Starfleet inside home space. And to be honest, I agree with them. But I follow my Praetors' orders.

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::bows slightly at the ambassador, then focuses on her work again::

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
COM: Volar: So, you cannot vouch for the safety of my crew once inside Romulan space?

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
COM: Volar: If the Empire requires military assistance, Starfleet can mobilize its fleets.

Sub-Commander Volar says:
::looks upset:: COM: Scimitar: As long as your ship is under the protection of me and my officers...you will be safe. Do you doubt my word and honor, Captain?

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: AXO: The Empire needs no help, this is an internal matter that we will deal with!

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
::waves a hand:: Volar: This has nothing to do with honor, Volar. This has to do with offering aid and the safety of my crew. If the Romulan Star Empire does not want help, we have plenty of other things we can be doing.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
COM: Volar: Very well, Sub-Commander. ::nods::

OPS Lt Saprin says:
::looks at Volar and then at Idrani. A difficult standoff. A Klingon would argue the word of a Romulan means nothing and their honor does not exist.::

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::turns to the ACO:: ACO: Captain...

Amb Gillem Kasayn says:
ACO: I trust him, Captain. But the safety of the ship is paramount of course.

ACO Cmdr Idrani says:
Kasayn: If only we had a cloaking device too, so we could sneak about their space much as they did ours.

AXO LtJG Sumner says:
::sighs::

Sub-Commander Volar says:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: If you truly want to help our people....then I shall protect your ship. As the Praetor orders, so shall I do.

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