Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11302.04

Starring:
	
Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

			and	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control

			And	[FCO] Vasquez

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

			And	[aOPS] Lieutenant Vettel

Also starring:

Sophie Wakeling		as	[SEC] Lieutenant Feyna
				Starfleet Security

Absent:

Last time on the Scimitar: The crew return to the Scimitar and receive an urgent communiqué to head straight to Babel, deep in Federation space where they will rendezvous with Captain Rome who has more detailed mission orders. From what has been gleamed, the information is highly sensitive and cannot fall into Romulan hands, leaving the command staff of the Scimitar in the dark as to their real mission, which was until now supposed to offer aid in Romulan space,

In orbit of Babel, Captain Rome and his ... attaché await pickup.

	Resume mission: "Safari" - Part II	

OPS Lt Saprin:
::at her station on the bridge, monitoring the approach to Babel::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@::sits in the back compartment of the newly minted shuttle and reads Newsweek::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::sits in the XO's chair, longingly eyeing the flight control station, currently manned by Vasquez::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@::Is piloting the shuttle Asgard transporting Rome::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::walks onto the bridge from the ready room::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@SEC: Any sign of them, Lieutenant? They're running a bit late.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@::Looks down at her console, and taps some panels:: Rome: Looks like they just entered the system Sir.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@::Glances at over at Rome, and raises her eyebrows at the magazine::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@::perks up and places the magazine on the coffee table and makes his way into the cockpit:: SEC: Put them on Screen.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::narrows her eyes somewhat, having inappropriate thoughts about flight control::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
AXO: Are they in range?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@Rome: You want to...watch the Scimitar enter orbit? ::Shrugs, and puts the image on screen::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@SEC: Yes.
 
SCENE: The image of the USS Scimitar nearing the planet appears on the viewscreen
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::shakes out of her thoughts:: ACO: Um... OPS: Saprin?
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@::smiles and sits down in the co-pilot chair:: SEC: Isn't she beautiful.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::takes cue and puts the approaching planet on the viewscreen::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
AXO/ACO: Yes, we will be in orbit in a few moments.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::grins::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@::Looks up at the viewscreen, and tries to admire the vessel, for the sake of her passenger:: Rome: Very, ummm, battleworthy Sir
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Thank you Lieutenant. ::sits down and talks quietly:: AXO: Your stint as AXO isn't quite over yet, Sara...
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: Right. Sorry. ::sits up straight and seems to focus on the task at hand::
 
SCENE: The Scimitar achieves orbit a few kilometers away from the Asgard
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@SEC: Hail them, and set course for the primary shuttle bay.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@COMM:Scimitar: USS Scimitar, this is the Shuttle Asgard transporting personnel to your vessel
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: We are being hailed by the shuttle Asgard. ::puts it on speakers::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: I think we're well overdue welcoming back the Captain. AXO: Think we should have done something special like party hats and streamers or something?
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: We should have a party later on, and we can do the whole works, including a cake shaped like his face.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
COM: Asgard: Scimitar ready. AXO: As long as I get to cut it.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
@::hears Idrani over the comm and smiles:: SEC: Take us in, Lieutenant.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::considers going down to the shuttlebay to welcome back Rome, but quickly dismisses the idea; it wouldn't do well for Rome's ego::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
COM: Scimitar: ACO: I am ready to dock the shuttle craft when instructed
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@::Starts to move the shuttle in the direction of the primary shuttle bay of the scimitar::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Please clear the shuttle for docking. COM: Asgard: Asgard, standard docking procedure.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and opens bay doors:: COM: Asgard: Shuttle Asgard, you are cleared for docking. Welcome to the Scimitar.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
@COM:Scimitar: Acknowledged Scimitar. We are coming in now
 
@ACTION: Lieutenant Feyna navigates the Asgard into the shuttlebay with ease and sets her down on one of the pylons before shutting her systems down
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::feels the magnetic locks engage:: SEC: Pretty good flying.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::waits impatiently on the bridge::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::closes bay doors: ACO/AXO: The Asgard successfully docked.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Good to hear. All that way only to crash during docking would have been rather frustrating.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
ACO: I feel like maybe one of us should have been down there.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::opens the shuttle doors and breathes in the smell of lubricant and metals::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
AXO: I did consider it, however I wanted to give him a few moments with his ship first.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Smiles over at Rome:: Rome: Thanks... ::Follows him out of the shuttle after shutting down systems, with one hand on her sidearm::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::nods some:: ACO: She can be a welcome site after traveling in a tin can...
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
*Bridge*: Bridge, we're coming up. Please set a course for the Rigel system immediately, warp 8 as soon as we are clear of the inner planets.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::glances at Feyna:. SEC: For goodness sakes Lieutenant, no one will try to kill me on my own ship.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::raises an eyebrow at Idrani's joke and says nothing::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::relays the CO's message on speakers::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
*Rome*: Aye, Captain. Welcome back.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Rolls her eyes at Rome, and continues to be prepared:: Rome: Just like no one will kidnap you, and bash your XO's head in?
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::raises her eyebrows at the Captain's orders:: aFCO: Vasquez, set course.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
:watches Sumner give the order::. AXO/OPS: I wonder why we're off to Rigel...
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::diverts appropriate power back to impulse and engines::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::raises his eyebrow, having his suspicions that this particular Security officer was the gift of Intel.....Suder probably had something to do with this::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
ACO: Hopefully Captain Rome will tell us more than Starfleet did.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
Rome: I have my orders too, Captain
 
<aFCO_Vasquez>
AXO: Yes ma'am, course laid in; ETA 10 days.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::heads out of the shuttlebay and towards the nearest Turbolift:: SEC: So you've said....repeatedly.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Smiles a little to herself:: Rome: I was warned that it may need to be repeated to you Sir
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::brings up information on Rigel on her arm console::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::smiles back:: TL: Bridge.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::runs a hand against the bulkhead of the lift::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
::stands, anticipating Rome's entrance::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::steps out of the Turbolift and takes in the sight with a grin on his face::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::frowns slightly at what comes up::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
Rome: Seat's still warm, Sir.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::looks as the turbolift opens, and stands beaming at the captain::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Stands alongside Rome as he smiles at the bridge, looking around at all the crew watching him::
 
<aFCO_Vasquez>
::engages the warp engines::

ACTION: The Scimitar jumps to warp 8
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances towards the lift as the doors open and smiles slightly:: Rome: Welcome home, Captain.
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::walks down the side of the Bridge and greets Idrani first, grabbing him by the shoulder:: ACO: A pleasure to be back, Captain.
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
All: Let's get this out the way shall we? Attention to orders!
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::looks to Sumner, Saprin and Vasquez smiling::
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::snaps to::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::hands Idrani a PADD with the new orders::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Shadows the CO's actions as he moves around the bridge, one hand subtly drifting near her phaser at all times::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
:;reads from the padd:: All: To Commander Idrani, Commanding Officer, USS Scimitar. 11302.04. You are hereby requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to Captain Rome, Commanding Officer, as of this date. Signed, Admiral Crenshaw.
 
AXO LtJG Sumner:
::smiles politely at Feyna::
 
ACO Cmdr Idrani:
Computer: Computer, transfer all command codes to Captain Jonathan Rome. Voice authorization: Alpha Blue Blue Pie Seven.
 
ACTION: The computer responds "Transfer complete. U.S.S. Scimitar now under command of Captain Jonathan Rome."
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::follows the human security officer with her eyes, pondering what her role might be.::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Nods at the female officer sitting in the XO chair, making a mental note of her approximate age, height and possible weaknesses::
 
Captain Jonathan Rome:
::smiles:: ACO: I relieve you, Commander.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::extends his hand::

XO Cmdr Idrani:
Rome: I stand relieved. ::pauses and shakes his hand:: Now then, care to tell us why we're off to Rigel?
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Soon. I promise.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::turns to his crew:: All: It's so very good to see you all again.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Makes similar mental notes about the rest of the crew on the bridge, especially curious about the healing of the Andorian after his injuries::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::sighs as he sees Feyna stalking his crew:: SEC: Lieutenant....stop that.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: I knew you wouldn't make it easy. ::turns to the SEC:: SEC: Welcome aboard, Lieutenant...?
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Mr. Sumner, what is our ETA to Rigel?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::leaves the CO and XO to their discussion, slowly making her way to Flight Control:: CO: 10 days, Captain.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Lets out a quiet sigh, and wishes her assignment was with an easier Captain:: CO: Yes Captain.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
XO: I am Lt Feyna. I was the pilot for Captain Rome on his return to the Scimitar
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
aFCO: Hey, Vasquez...
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::extends a hand:: SEC: A pleasure.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::shoots her a look, then turns his attention back to Idrani:: XO: She's also my...personal bodyguard it seems. Someone at HQ felt that the .....Orions might come back for seconds.
 
<aFCO_Vasquez>
::smirks and slips out of the chair:: FCO: All yours, ma'am.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Yes, the.. pesky Orions.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::nods knowingly::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::grins and sits down, gently caressing the console:: Self: Damn straight...
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Accepts the Andorian's hand, judging his strength by the grip:: XO: All mine Sir
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Sec: I take it you will require quarters?
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: If you would all follow me to the observation lounge, I think we've kept you in the dark for long enough.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
OPS: That would be appreciated
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
OPS: I do not know how long this assignment is to last as yet
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to Feyna, then moves to the observation lounge::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::steps from her console to follow the Captain:: Sec: At least 10 days. Shall I put you in the same deck as the Captain?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::gives the Captain a sad frown before giving the console a forlorn look; she gets up and makes her way towards the observation lounge::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::adjusts his uniform and walks over to the lounge, and orders a tall Raktajino::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
OPS: As close as possible, definitely
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::slows his walk to be alongside Sumner:: FCO: Why the long face?
 
<Vettel>
::takes over OPS::
 
<aFCO_Vasquez>
::fights very hard to keep a straight face::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
XO: I miss my seat.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods to Feyna, as she walks along::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::lets out a chuckle:: FCO: Soon enough... ::enters the lounge::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::drags a PADD out of his jacket and links it up to the monitor::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::follows Thalev in, taking a seat near the Captain::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::takes her usual seat::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::takes a sip of his Klingon coffee:: All: They never got the settings quite right on Ferenginar. ::smiles::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::sits down::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Waits till the rest of the command crew takes their places, before sitting with a view of all the exits, and within tackling distance of Rome::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: Starfleet has a mystery on its hands. For the past three weeks, vessels originating from the Rigel system have gone missing, some fragments of distress calls have even pinpointed their origin from within their own system, but...then nothing.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::after the threat from Dixon, wonders whether he should have his own bodyguard but is glad at the same time not to have a leech::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::brings up a list of the missing vessels:: All: The vessels are mostly scientific parties and cargo ships. Three are Rigelian and two Chelon.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::listens to the infomation, taking mental notes::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::brings up a starmap of the system, highlighting the planets:: All: As you know, the Rigelian system is home to three races who have some similarities, but...are also very different in their customs. We have been asked by the Rigelians and the Chelons to investigate, but the Kaylar have refused our help.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
CO: Did they give a reason?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::takes a sip of his coffee before continuing::
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Ties with the Kaylar society have been strained at best. They are a nomadic people with very aggressive tendencies. They do not like outsiders very much.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::nods some::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::Brings up the image of a Kaylar warrior::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Relaxes her hand slightly, and decides that coffee would be a good thing when she can get a few minutes::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: As nomads, do they have the sort of technology that'd be needed to disappear some ships?
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: First contact with the Kaylar was done by the USS Enterprise, then under the command of Captain Pike.....the encounter did not go so well, with many officers dead and wounded. Since then, diplomatic relations have improved and they are an allied planet, yet...should be watched carefully.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Starfleet does not know, this is what we must figure out.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Was there anything common between the missing vessels. Perhaps a particular type of cargo?
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: What is more alarming, is that there are very few clues to go by. The Kaylar do not possess many ships other than old cargo haulers.
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: None. Grain, salt, medical supplies and botanic samples...nothing valuable at least.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
CO: Do we know where the ships went missing?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::brings up the starmap again::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: The value of objects is relative. Those appear to be basic supplies, useful perhaps to a nomadic people whose environment has deteriorated.
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: Two are believed to have gone missing in the Rigel system, the other three filed flight plans, but the Rigelians are unsure as to when they disappeared.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Can almost taste the coffee, watching Rome drinking his Raktajino::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::sees Feyna watching him:: SEC: A question, Lieutenant?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::keeps listening, questions forming - so it starts again...::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Takes her eyes away from the cup to Rome's face:: CO: Not from me Sir.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::nods and turns his attention back to the briefing::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Wonders if Rome realizes she's there for his security only, and is not part of his crew::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: Starfleet believes that whoever is behind this is using cloaking technology, and with the recent destabilizing of the Romulan star empire...
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: They're afraid of war.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Nods slightly in agreement of Rome's words::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
CO: I doubt the Empire would sanction raids in Federation space.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: It seems many factions are after a war. We might not be able to prevent them all.
 
CO Capt Rome:
FCO: I agree. But Rigel is one of the founders of the Federation...that gives them power in the council.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::thinks, "no, but Section 31 might"::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::brings up a picture of a scorched hull plating::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::nods again::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: This sample is in the Asgard and should be taken to Science. This is believed to be wreckage from one of the Chelon science vessels.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks at the hull with curiosity::
 
CO Capt Rome:
OPS: I want you to work with Science, find out who destroyed them. Starfleet cannot find any matches, but there is little data to work from.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
All: We shouldn't rule out Tholians either, if I remember my star charts.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: As of now, we're on Red alert. I want tactical and security drills once a day until we arrive.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: I'm afraid we can't rule anyone out at this point.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::frowns some at the mention of Tholians::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Red alert? Seems a bit much, Sir? Perhaps Yellow would be more apt?
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: I know we only have more questions than answers, but we will figure this out...before more people go missing.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::points at the PADD on the table and shakes his head:: XO: Orders.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::places his palms on the mahogany table:: All: I know this is a lot.....you've been through hell and back. ::glances at Feyna, looking for any response:: So have I.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::frowns at the orders but stays silent;:
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods silently::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: Dismissed.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Looks back, straight at Rome, and slightly nods her head at him in acquiescence::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Thalev...stay.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Woof. ::grins::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::gets up and walks out, back to the bridge::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::gets up, hesitating to leave briefly::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
CO: I'm not leaving Captain.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::smiles at his friend::
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: Out..now.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
SEC: I promise I won't kill him, for now.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::leaves, reminding herself that she isn't command staff anymore::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Glares at Rome, and then at Idrani too:: XO: I don't know that.
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: Now!
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
FCO: Here we are, on our way to stop another war. I wonder if they will give us the peace prize.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Raises her voice at Rome:: CO:My orders don't come from you, you know that...
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: I'm perfectly clear on that, Lieutenant. But this is my ship, and I WILL speak to my first officer in private.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: I think this is the only one that'll count, unfortunately. ::grins and moves towards her station:: aFCO: Vasquez. Out.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
CO: I'll be outside the door...I’m not moving further away ::Stomps out of the room::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::nods::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::as soon as the doors close he turns to Idrani::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods thoughtfully as she takes over the OPS station:: FCO: True.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::ignores the insult from the SEC, thinking her a bit over zealous:: CO: Well, she's feisty, that's for sure. I am not sure if I can trust her to follow orders in a tight spot, though.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Give her something to do...she's qualified enough. But the real reason I asked you to stay...
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::hops into her chair and shifts about:: aFCO: You ruined the groove, Vasquez!
 
CO Capt Rome:
::hands him the PADD:: XO: Starfleet is lying.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::takes the PADD:: CO: After what we went through, I'm not surprised.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: They know more than they are saying, or suspect something...but they aren't saying much.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::turns to Vettel:: Vettel: Lieutenant, in the shuttle Asgard you will find a piece of a hull. Make sure it is transported to one of the science labs and have scans made of it immediately.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: This game is getting tired, Jonathan.
 
<aFCO_Vasquez>
FCO: You'll just have to reassert your dominance over the chair, ma'am.
 
<Vettel>
OPS: Yes Lt. ::turns and does as he is told::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: You still have that bottle of whiskey?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Stands rigidly outside the meeting, feeling uncomfortable leaving Rome unprotected::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::raises an eyebrow:: CO: Depends if we're celebrating.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: No, but I need a drink. And you're offering. Come on. ::smiles::

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