Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11212.10

Starring:
	
Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

			And	[EO] Lieutenant Commander Marc Spencer

			And	Praetor of the Romulan Empire

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

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	[FCO] Naychev

Absent:

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

Last time on the Scimitar: The crew of the Scimitar, onboard their stolen warbird have reached their destination, Achernar prime. But the last leg of their journey was not without incident, as a man identifying himself only as Dixon, broke into their comm system and threatened the crew to drop their mission. When Idrani refused to do so, the man showed that he had Captain Rome in custody.

Captain Rome had been interrogated using Romulan mind probes, and given up the details of their plan to reach the Praetor and inform her of the imposter in her midst. In response to Idrani's defiance, the man raised a phaser and blasted Captain Rome off his feet, possibly killing him.

	Begin mission: "In wolf’s clothing" - Part 4	

OPS Lt Saprin:
::in the bridge of the "Rome", scanning the system::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::rubs her eyes for a moment, not sure she can stand to watch the transmission again::
  
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO/AXO: The planet where w expect the Praetor to be is heavily guarded. There are several warbirds, orbital platforms and transport inhibitors in place. Presumably guarding sensitive areas.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS/AXO: So how do we get close enough?
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::turns around:: All: From what I can see, they aren't responding to us being here...so the transponder is working.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: I agree they seem to think we are one of them. With the holographic system that Commander Spencer put in place we could try a convincing story about why we need to speak with the Praetor.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
EO: Could you make me look like Sub Commander Volar?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises an eyebrow::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::raises her eyebrows:: ACO: I don't... think that's such a good idea, Captain.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::turns around:: ACO: Well...we have the records of his appearance, but I'm sure the imposter was prepped for his role, he would know things that Volar would have known....you would have no such knowledge.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO/ACO: If they discover us we are in trouble. But if instead we reveal the operative ...
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: I was just thinking it might get the Praetors attention long enough.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: We could try to send her some of our records, just a snippet. Enough to get her to talk with us.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::looks to Saprin:: OPS: How do you suggest we do that?
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
OPS: Reveal him.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Alternatively, we could say we have information regarding the Devourer, for the Praetor's eyes only.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
EO: I am not certain. His disguise must have a flaw. There must be something we can do, perhaps by using the same kind of transport trick that he did.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::sits:: All: The imposter was using holo technology.
 
ACTION: The warbird received coordinates for orbital approach from a standard navigation beacon.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: If so, he must have a portable emitter on him.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: Yes, and when we ran metaphasic sweeps on the Scimitar, it interfered with it. So how do we replicate that here?
 
<FCO Naychev>
ACO: We received coordinates for orbital approach. I think it is just an automated beacon. Should we follow?
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: Yes, of course. We don't want to raise any alarms.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::takes a deep breath:: ACO: Blasting the nearby area with metaphasic radiation from orbit might be perceived as an attack.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: I can look into modifying a tricorder to emit the same kind of beacon.
 
<FCO Naychev>
ACO: Aye Captain. ::follows::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: We need to know the Praetor's physical location. Can passive scans tell us anything? A focal point for security perhaps?
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Which means we'd have to beam down, or at least the tricorder.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods:: ACO: And also an additional power source. I need some time, but I think with Commander Spencer's help I can come up with something that will work.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Time is not something we have a lot of, so please work as quick as you can.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Captain, we could just do a general broadcast, and transmit the information we have to all ships in the area. The impostor may get tipped off, but so will the Praetor.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: This might be crazy...but being the head of state, wouldn't her plans be available to the public, perhaps she has a meeting or the senate could be in session?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: Aye sir. Twenty minutes should be enough.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
EO: I don't think we can count on that, given the general state of emergency in the Empire.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
AXO: The thought crossed my mind, but I think the reply would be to capture us rather than listen to the information.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::grabs a tricorder and opens it up. In parallel she asks one of the engineers below to start working on the power supply::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::nods and brings up a display of the governmental area on screen:: All: I've marked all the spots with transport inhibitors, all the public spaces are open to transport and we could get close enough to wherever she is...but, only one of us could pass of as Romulan...
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Let's not forget who we're dealing with, Captain. The Tal'Shiar will investigate, even as they chase us to the ends of Romulan space.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks up at Spencer as he mentions passing off as Romulan but doesn't say anything and resumes her work, connecting the tricorder to the computer so it can make some adjustments::
 
ACTION: The 'Rome' falls into a standard orbit amongst many other Imperial vessels.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::puts his hands on his temples::
 
<FCO Naychev>
::gulps looking at the Romulan blips around them::ACO/AXO: We are in standard orbit.
  
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: We don't really have any 'good' options, Captain. All we can do is get the information in the hands of the Praetor. The rest is up to them.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
AXO: Agreed sir. But we can't forget that we need to explain that Starfleet is not behind this either....we owe that much to Jonathan, we can't start a new war.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: So then, we roll the dice.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO/ACO: We can indeed deliver it anonymously. Though to remove the mask of the infiltrator will be more to the point.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
EO: That is a good point. If we simply destroy the holo projection, they will see a Federation citizen behind it. At least it is likely that he is one.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::nods at Saprin::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::stands:: OPS: Check the Praetor's public schedule and tell me where she is. EO: Prepare the holographic overlay.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::nods and sets to work on the very experimental system::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods, and while the tricorder is getting ready to become a metaphasic emitter she accesses the public network of the planet, requesting several general information packages but making sure to include the Praetor's public schedule.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::closes her eyes a moment, willing herself to transition from trying to inform the Captain's decision to ensuring his commands are followed, all while desperately missing life as an ordinary pilot::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
ACO: Sir, this will work....probably, but if they have any reason to scrutinize the transmission, the forgery would be detected.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: From the public records, the Praetor is in between sessions at the senate. She might be in her office or cafeteria.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
AXO: Sara, using the transporter records, see if you can locate the imposter. I know it's a long shot.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::turns to the EO:: EO: Probably? We can't take risks. Either the disguise is perfect, or we don't go down that route.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
ACO: Fairly certain.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks from the ACO to the EO, then back to the ACO::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: Something tells me that there's enough disguises and deception going on here and we shouldn't hide who we are.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: I would certainly prefer that option. But we risk being discovered by the Section 31 operative. He may know we are coming but he doesn't know exactly where we are.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::tries to find the ship they beamed "Volar" to, checking to see if it's in the area::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Well, if we get the message across, it won't matter. After all, he's probably already expecting us.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS/ACO: Section 31 already knows what ship we're in. How else would they have contacted us?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: Ye...::looks down as her console bips. She raises an eyebrow::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: We are receiving a line of sight message from the planet. This is rather out of date. The computer will need a moment to compile it.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::turns to look at OPS::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: It is not certain that their operative has all that information.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
OPS: Line of sight?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
EO: Yes, instead of contacting us through a beacon or other means, they merely aim the message at us....::looks down::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::was about to ask if the tricorder was ready but waits for her report::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: The message reads "Jolan Tru. Enclosed is the key requested. Tell her she now owes ME"
  
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: The key is a string of numbers, a decryption code for security.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: "She...". Suder?
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Meaning we can beam down to the Praetor's location directly?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO: Could be. Or they think we are someone else.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Given that our transponder is apparently a gift from the Commander, I think it's a safe assumption.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::brings the key up on his monitor:: OPS: The Lieutenant is right, this looks like a decryption key.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: I will need a few moments to answer that. Meanwhile the message has stopped. It comes from a populated area but I can't pinpoint where.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
EO/ACO: We can test it against the transport inhibitors. It is entirely compatible with such a purpose.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Test it. OPS/AXO: If this works, we are beaming down, unarmed.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: We may only have one shot. Maybe we should send a person down with a PADD containing our evidence.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and uses the key on the transport inhibitors to see if it gives them access::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: I am running the test now. Meanwhile the tricorder and power source are ready.

ACTION: The key opens access to the security system.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Captain, I've had success dealing with the Romulans before. I volunteer to beam down to the surface.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::takes a PADD and hits a few buttons while he collects the tricorder:: AXO/OPS: Padd ready, tricorder ready. Now we beam down but it is risky. I won't order you to beam down as well, that is your choice.
  
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: You will need my help if something goes wrong with that tricorder. I will join you if you will have me.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Captain, I think you should stay here. If anyone can rescue Captain Rome, it's you.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
AXO: I knew you were going to say that, but I'm beaming down. I gave the order that may have seen Captain Rome die, and logical or not, I'll be damned if I don't see this through.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods reluctantly:: ACO: Yes, sir.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
ACO: What about me, sir? I want to see that bastard squirm.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: That's settled then. We're all going. EO: Prepare to beam us down. If things go pear shaped, I need you up here, to get back to the Scimitar as fast as you can.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::briefly wonders what the Captain has against pears::
 
<FCO Naychev>
::sits very quietly as he definitely has no intentions on stepping on a Romulan planet::
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::nods gravely:: ACO: Aye sir.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS/AXO: No weapons.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::knows full well that if they get caught or killed, he has no other option than to leave them behind::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods:: ACO: Only our wits.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::removes her phaser and leaves it on her seat::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
EO: Energize.
 
EO LtCmdr Spencer:
::inputs the coordinates for what he hopes is the Praetor's office, and not the cafeteria:: ACO: Energizing.
 
ACTION: The away team dematerializes and then rematerializes in a large office, before a wooden desk. There sits a regal looking woman with a stunned look on her face.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Self: That was efficient.
 
Praetor:
::reaches for her panic button and disruptor at the sight of three Starfleet officers before her::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::raises her hands slowly as they materialize, letting the Captain take the lead::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises her hands as well in what she hopes is a universal peace sign::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
Praetor: Do not worry, we are not here to cause harm. ::raises his hands to show no weapons:: I am Commander Thalev Idrani of Starfleet and I have information that is crucial for the Romulan Star Empire.
 
Praetor:
::stops midway as the Andorian speaks, then grabs her disruptor and aims it at him::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
Praetor: I understand this is very unorthodox, however I ask you to take a look at this information. After that, you make your mind up whether you still want to shoot me.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances at the Praetor and Idrani and thinks " nerves of steel, nerves of steel"::
 
Praetor:
ACO: Commander, our peoples are temporary allies....but this is quite alarming. How did you get past my personal security?
 
Praetor:
::motions him forwards with her right hand::
 
Praetor:
::her disruptor still aimed at the group::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::steps forward and holds out the PADD::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::resists the urge to say "magic;" some of Henry must be coming through in her::
 
Praetor:
::takes the PADD from the Starfleet Commander and glances at it::
 
Praetor:
ACO: Is this some sort...of a joke?
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::solemnly shakes his head:: Praetor: When have you ever heard of a good joke from an Andorian? I would not risk my life and that of my crew for a joke.
 
Praetor:
::reads through the first page, then locks a steely gaze on the Andorian before hitting the panic button:: ACO: The nerve!
 
ACTION: A trio of Romulan guards rush into the office

PAUSE MISSION

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