Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11210.08

Starring:
	
Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

			And	Gamor, Jevorim Praetor’s Chief of Staff

			And	Captain Jonathan Rome

Andrew James		as	[ACO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				Acting Commanding Officer

			And	K’Val, Praetor of Jevorim

C.J. Short		as	[AXO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Acting Executive Officer

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer

			And	Vettel, Operations Officer

			And	[EO] Jones

Absent:

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

Last time on the Scimitar: In a meeting with the Kraken’s senior officers, the crew of the Scimitar was asked to assist with ground efforts and secure the local Praetor’s compound in an attempt to help the local government restore order to the devastated population.

Begin mission: "Trouble at Jevorim" - Part 2

OPS Lt Saprin:
::standing near the Praetor::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::taps her combadge:: *ACO*: Sumner to Idrani.
 
Gamor:
::approaches, carrying a datapad:: Praetor: Praetor, the engineers say we can attempt to broadcast momentarily, however I suggest we ask our Federation....friends, to allow us access to their broadcasting system so we can reach the whole system.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani:
*AXO*: Go ahead.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::turns to the arriving person:: Gamor: What would you like to broadcast?
 
Gamor:
::lowers his head:: OPS: I am not privy to the Praetor's word, Vulcan.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises an eyebrow at Gamor and then turns to the Praetor:: Praetor: What would you like to broadcast to the whole system?
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
*ACO*: Captain, repairs are being made to the city's communications system. Meanwhile we've secured the Praetor's compound.
 
Gamor:
::turns to face the window, where the smoke and ruins can be clearly seen.....no thanks to the two Federation warships in orbit...the first of many in the grand Empire..::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::glances between Gamor and the Praetor::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani 
*AXO*: Good to know, Lieutenant. How will you proceed from here?
 
Praetor KVal:
OPS: Not to the whole system. The planet should be enough. I simply want them to know I am alive and that the government has not been overthrown. Hopefully that'll instill some stability.
 
Gamor:
::sees the young human watching him in the reflection on the window and matches her gaze, before reaching for his communication device to contact his staff::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
*ACO*: The Praetor wants to communicate with his people as soon as possible to restore order. It sounds like there's some interest in using the Scimitar to relay his message planet-wide.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani 
*AXO*: I am sure we can offer that assistance. Do what you need to do.
 
Gamor:
::turns around and walks pensively towards the Praetor:: Praetor: Glorious leader...we must inform colonies and ships that....that the warships in orbit are our friends, and have not taken your place as rulers!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods at the Praetor then turns to Gamor:: Gamor: Will you still require our assistance to reach all of the planet's population?
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
*ACO*: Aye, Captain. Sumner out. ::turns towards the Praetor, letting the discussion between he and his advisor to play out::
 
Praetor KVal:
::nods to Gamor:: Gamor: You are right. I must still be a little in shock from the attack. But one warbird in orbit is our enemy.
 
Gamor:
::closes his fist:: Praetor: And we will crush our enemies. ::grins, bearing teeth::
 
Gamor:
::walks over to the Vulcan, smiling...glad that the old fool is listening to reason:: OPS: Do as the Praetor commands, Vulcan.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::ignores the Romulan and turns to Sumner:: AXO: We can easily relay the Praetor's word through the system. we just need to open a channel to the bridge.
 
Praetor KVal:
Gamor: With what, Gamor? As usual, your eagerness shines through and is commendable, but one step at a time.
 
Gamor:
OPS: No no....the word shall come from our own systems, not your Federation machines. First we shall repair our systems, and then we can broadcast.
 
Gamor:
::bows:: Praetor: Of course, sir.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Gamor: That will take more tinkering but it is possible if your system is not too old. ::turns again to Sumner::
 
Gamor:
::shudders at the thought of the Praetor addressing their...his people, under the Federation sigil::
 
Gamor:
::receives a call on his comm device and places it against his ear::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks to the Praetor:: K'Val: We can spare engineering teams to assist with repairs of your communications system if you'd like, but that will take time. Which do you prefer, Praetor?
 
Gamor:
::looks to the Praetor as the young human speaks::
 
Praetor KVal:
AXO: I would prefer our communications to be repaired. ::pauses:: Thank you for your assistance.
 
Gamor:
::smiles::
 
Gamor:
All: We have received word from your other warship, that their Doctor has been kidnapped. We shall of course attempt to locate him
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods some and turns to Saprin:: OPS: Lieutenant, contact the Scimitar and have them dispatch whatever engineering teams we can spare to assist the Romulans with repairs.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::listens to Gamor, trying to remember whether she met the Kraken's medical crew. Then turns to Sumner:: AXO: There are also engineers on the surface already. I will ask as well, they can be here faster.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods in approval before turning to Gamor:: Gamor: We would appreciate whatever assistance you can offer, though we understand that your planet's safety must be your priority.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::steps aside and taps her badge:: *EO* Saprin to Jones.
 
Praetor KVal:
::lets the doctor take a look at his injuries::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::fiddling with a piece of Romulan jun....er..technology::

EO Jones:
*OPS*: Jones here.
 
Gamor:
AXO: As I said, we will assist on any way we can....you are our...friends after all. ::smiles unconvincingly::
 
Gamor:
::orders his people to allow Federation engineers in to assist, but to keep an eye on them::
 
Praetor KVal:
::lets out a chuckle at Gamor, finding humor in a tough situation::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::gives Gamor a knowing smile:: Gamor: Can we talk candidly?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*EO*: We need an engineering team to help the Romulan Praetor re-establish the system communications array. Can you spare anyone?
 
Gamor:
AXO: By all means.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks around at his men working::

EO Jones:
*OPS*Yeah, we can spare two engineers. If they need extra hands, you can get them from the ship.
 
ACTION: Incoming message on the Scimitar, routed through Starbase 718
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*EO*: That sounds reasonable.
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: Incoming transmission. ::puts it on speakers::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*EO*: When can they be here?
 
Scene: A grainy image and some screeching can be heard before the image settles.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
Gamor: I know our governments have had their issues in the past. You don't trust us, and a lot of us don't trust you either. What you need to understand is that both the Scimitar and Kraken have risked the lives of every member of their crew to help your people. I think we'd all be better off putting our suspicions aside until order is restored to
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
the Empire, don't you agree?
 
EO Jones:
*OPS*: We can join you right now. I'll have the ship beam and Smith now.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani 
::looks at the screen waiting for the message::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
*EO*: Good. Saprin out!
 
Jonathan_Rome:
COM: ACO: Thalev? Thalev, can you.....
 
ACTION: The connection drops
 
OPS Vettel:
::tries to boost the signal::
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: We lost it.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani:
::stands:: Vettel: Can you get it back?
 
EO Jones:
::taps his badge::*Vettel*: Jones to the Scimitar. Two to beam to Lt Saprin's location.
 
OPS Vettel:
::shakes his head while tapping his console and speaks without lifting his head:: ACO: There is some sort of low level interference in the system. It is jamming the transmission.
 
Gamor:
::smiles:: AXO: But of course, Lieutenant. The Praetor trusts you in his home, allows your medics to see to him. There is full trust.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
Gamor: Just not when it comes to comms.
 
OPS Vettel:
::has learned to multi-task by now::*EO*: acknowledged. Energizing.
 
Gamor:
::informs his people to drop the scattering field to allow the transport::
 
Gamor:
AXO: We need to show our people that we are still in control! ::takes a deep breath and looks to the Praetor::
  
AXO LtJG Sumner:
Gamor/K'Val: And you can, by letting them see you are alive and well as quickly as possible. Precious minutes go by as you repair your damaged systems while a perfectly operational ship transceiver waits in orbit.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani:
Vettel: Do we know where the transmission originated?
 
Gamor:
OPS: Your Engineers are here, Vulcan. My staff has taken them to our communications department.
 
Gamor:
AXO: I do not answer to you, human.
 
Praetor KVal:
AXO: You cannot expect so much change in so little time, Starfleet. Would the reverse have happened, would you be so comfortable to have Romulans on Earth, or Vulcan, or Andor? ::smiles:: Those precious minutes are important. ::gestures to Gamor to calm down::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Gamor: Very well.
 
Gamor:
::looks to K'Val and nods, then moves to stand behind the older Praetor::
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: The message was relayed through Starbase 178, but it originated in Ferenginar.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani:
Vettel: If you get another transmission, do what you can to boost it.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
K'Val: I understand your position, Praetor. Just remember that these are extraordinary circumstances, and we all need to use whatever resources we can to maintain order.
 
Praetor KVal:
AXO: And you must remember, Lieutenant, as well. ::nods politely:: I know how best to handle a situation of my own people.
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: I will do what I can Captain but this interfering is rendering our long range communications almost useless. Anything in direct line of sight like the Kraken or the surface works. But we cannot get much further than that.
 
Gamor:
::grins as the Praetor speaks::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods contritely:: K'Val: As you say, Praetor. We are here to help however you think best. ::glances to Saprin::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::listens quietly at the Praetor's patronizing tone::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
Vettel: Can we send a probe out, try to boost the signal by relaying it? Or at least determine where the jamming is occuring.
 
ACTION: A large explosion from the outside makes the windows tremble
 
Praetor KVal:
::ducks::
 
Gamor:
::takes cover behind a wall::
 
OPS Vettel: 
ACO: I can try to send a probe. As for the source of it, it might have been the warbird that briefly cloaked earlier, it fits with the pattern of interference.
 
ACTION: Smoke can be seen rising outside, a large building is in flames
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::draws her phaser and moves cautiously towards the windows to see what's going on::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::finds a place to take cover as the windows tremble. She tries to stay away from anything that might fall but realizes the ceiling will always be there::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
Vettel: Send the probe.
 
Praetor KVal:
Gamor: Make sure the emergency teams respond!
 
Gamor:
Praetor: Yes, leader! ::starts giving orders into his comm device::
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: Yes sir. ::starts preparing a communications probe and launches it, hoping it will re-establish long range communications::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
Vettel: As soon as it is possible, try using the probe to boost communications and try getting Rome back on the line.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: I would say we are the next target. Perhaps we should move the Praetor to a safe location.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::taps her combadge:: *ACO*: Sumner to Idrani. There's been an explosion nearby. We might need some backup. ::points to a pair of security officers:: SEC: You two, with me. ::hears OPS:: K'Val: If you have any kind of basement or bunker, Praetor, you may want to move there. ::opens the door and ducks out, hopefully followed by security officers::
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: The probe is about to reach its target location. I will try to raise the starbase again. ::does so::
 
Praetor KVal:
All: If need be, we can retreat to the bunker!
 
ACTION: The Scimitar manages to uplink with Starbase 718...incoming transmission
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::heads in the general direction of the explosion, trying to find out what happened::
 
OPS Vettel:
::a little too enthusiastic:: ACO: I got it! ::puts it on speakers::
 
Jonathan Rome:
COM: ACO: This is Captain Jonathan Rome, do you read me? Scimitar, do you read me?
 
ACTION: The AXO and her security detail are met with disruptor fire
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani:
COM: Rome: We have interference Jonathan, so this transmission may not last long. Go ahead.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks towards Gamor and the Praetor wondering if she should make conversation, but then remembers they are Romulans and decides against it::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::ducks behind some cover and tries to get a look at their attackers:: SEC: Stun setting only!
 
Gamor:
Praetor: We should go underground, glorious leader. We can address the nation from there!
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
*AXO*: Sending more security officers to your location! ::makes it so::
 
Jonathan Rome:
COM: ACO: Thalev what the hell is going on?
 
Praetor KVal:
Gamor; Yes, let's go. ::stands::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
COM: Rome: Trying to deal with Romulans. Hardest thing I ever did.
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
Vettel: Transmit our latest reports to Captain Rome.
 
Jonathan Rome:
COM: ACO: You're welcome to try negotiating with them! It's not going so well either.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::sighs in exasperation, figuring simply asking if their attackers were Vendori would be useless:: SEC: Fall back to the compound! ::lays down a little covering fire before moving to different cover::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
COM: Rome: I'd swap in a heartbeat. One can only put up wth so many Romulans in one day.
 
Jonathan Rome:
COM: ACO: Thalev, this call costs me a lot of favors from Commander Kreeeek. The brass wouldn't let me contact you. What is happening? I received your report about the Ambassador.
 
ACTION: A disruptor bolt graces the AXO's shoulder, burning the uniform off her arm and giving her a slight burn.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::grunts as she slips behind cover, taking a moment before laying down covering fire for her escort::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
COM: Rome: They wouldn't let you contact me? What on earth is going on back in Federation space? The whole galaxy is falling apart for goodness sake.
 
ACTION: A Warbird decloaks, firing all cannons on the probe and shattering it. The communication drops
 
Gamor:
::grabs the Praetor's arm:: Praetor: Come, old fool!
 
Gamor:
::leads him towards the lift, to take them all to the secure bunker:: OPS: COME !
 
OPS Vettel:
ACO: The probe ... is gone. ::gulps::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks towards the entrance for a moment, and then goes with Gamor and the Praetor::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::gets back into the compound and locks the door, looking around at all the security officers:: Security: They don't take this building! Protect the Praetor at all costs! ::briefly grabs her shoulder::
 
ACO_Cmdr_Idrani: 
CTO: What are our chances if we take on that warbird? Damn things destroyed my probe. They don't grow on trees dammit!

End MISSION

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