Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11302.18

Starring:
	
Einar Sigurðsson		as	Temporary Ship Manager

			and	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer

			and	Steve, First Minister of Rigel V

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

			And	[TO] Smith

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

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 Scimitar makes all haste towards the Rigel system, where their latest mission is to discover the disappearance of five scientific and cargo vessels in or around the star system.
Saprin has been given a piece of hull debris gathered by Starfleet, but so far no real clues have been gathered from the object

The Scimitar is on the edge of the Rigel system, slowing to sub-light.

	Resume mission: "Safari" - Part III	

XO Cmdr Idrani:
::on the bridge, in his chair::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::brings the ship out of warp:: XO: We've entered the Rigel system, Commander.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::feels the vibrations in the deck plating change and turns to look at the side window, seeing solid stars instead of the maelstrom of warp::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Is standing outside the CO's Ready Room, with a tricorder attached to hip which alerts her to Rome's movements::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: The first analysis of the debris is coming. There is not a lot, no real signatures. ::taps the console to get more info::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::turns back to his desk computer and goes over the latest battle readiness reports::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: There is sub nucleonic damage, compatible with stress fractures. No signs of phaser or disrupter damage.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
XO: Five minutes til Rigel V.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: Thank you. ::turns his head towards OPS:: OPS: Any ideas about what it might have been?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Pays attention to the action on the bridge, appearing relaxed, but is actually ready to jump into action::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: Only speculation. It is as if the ship was stressed out at the sub nucleonic level from the inside. The effects of decades of space travel in one ... ::looks down at her blinking console:: XO: Incoming transmission from first Minister Steve from Rigel V.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Any signs of chronoton particles? Subspace rift?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
OPS: Steve?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: On screen. ::turns to the screen::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::does so::
 
ACTION: A regal Rigelian appears on screen, wearing ceremonial robes
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks over the scans of the debris for signs of chronotons or other particles associated with a space rift.::
 
First Minister Steve:
COM: Scimitar: XO: Commander.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods curtly to the minister:: Steve: Minister Steve.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::tries desperately not to giggle at the name::
 
First Minister Steve:
COM: Scimitar: XO: Ste.ve. ::looks offended:: Thank you for coming, however we were hoping for a little bit more haste.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
COM: Steve: ::doesn't understand the difference:: Minister Steve... We came here as fast as we could, Sir.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances at the veiwscreen as she listens and works her console::
 
First Minister Steve:
::appears to cringe at the Starfleet officer's butchering of his name::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
XO: We're coming up on Rigel V; there seems to be a lot of debris around its moon, Sir.
 
First Minister Steve:
COM: Scimitar: XO: Thank you....I apologize, I am under a lot of pressure to solve this.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Listens to the communication, and really wishes that Idrani got the hint regarding the Rigelian pronunciation::
 
CO Capt Rome
::steps out of his Ready room, but keeps to the side as he sees Thalev on the comm::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
COM: Steve: Of course. What can you tell us about the situation? FCO: Source?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Takes a step to the side, as Rome exits his Ready Room::
 
First Minister Steve:
COM: Scimitar: XO: Yesterday we lost contact with one of our maintenance vessels as it tended to power plants on our second moon. When we went to investigate we found debris, lots of it.
 
CO Capt Rome
::glares at Feyna:: SEC: Stand down, lieutenant.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::speaks quietly:: XO: Probably that.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
COM: Steve: Condolences for your loss. No ideas as to the cause?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::resists rolling her eyes at Rome, and speaks quietly:: CO: I'm not on alert Sir, not anymore than necessary at least.
 
First Minister Steve:
::rustles his beads:: COM: Scimitar: XO: No. This is why you are here to help! So help.
 
CO Capt Rome
SEC: I could use a coffee.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
CO: Then I can join you as you get yourself one Sir.
 
CO Capt Rome 
::walks slowly over to Saprin's side, speaking quietly:: OPS: See if you can get a good scan of that debris.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods quietly:: CO: And it would be helpful to know exactly what the ship was doing when they lost contact with it.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::begins extensive scans of the debris and the moon itself.::
 
CO Capt Rome
::looks up at the viewscreen:: COM: Steve: Minister, what was the vessel's mission? Can we receive what logs you have?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Stays where she is on the bridge, as long as Rome is within tackling distance::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::has to bite her lip to keep from asking questions of the Minister directly; reminds herself that she's not in a Command position anymore::
 
First Minister Steve:
::looks at the newcomer:: COM: Scimitar: CO: Basic maintenance, there was some kind of a power fluctuation. We will send you what we can.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::sends an unspoken thank you at Rome::
 
CO Capt Rome
::glances over at Thalev and nods at him as he approaches the center of the Bridge:: COM: Steve: We would appreciate that. While you gather your data, we shall investigate the debris.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Moves slightly to one side of the bridge, maintaining her distance and not interrupting the communications, but at a better tactical location::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::lets the CO step in, his ego a little hurt he wasn't left to finish the conversation, and returns to his chair::
 
First Minister Steve:
COM: Scimitar: CO: Thank you Captain. We await your report. Steve out.
 
ACTION: The First Minister cuts the channel, showing the green-blue planet.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::turns to Thalev:: XO: Sorry about that, didn't mean to interrupt.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: I suggest investigating the moon, but until we know what happened I suggest using a probe rather than the Scimitar herself.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::takes his seat:: SEC: I'm still waiting on that coffee.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Agreed.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::gives the Captain a somewhat questioning look before turning back to her console::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Sighs, and then realizes she had moved herself next to the replicator. ::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Please prepare a probe for launch towards the moon.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::leans in to Thalev:: XO: Any word on the Kaylar?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: Preliminary scans of the debris around the moon match the hull we have in our cargo bay. No known weapons fire, just signs of sub nucleonic damage.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Self: How the hell do I know how he likes his coffee?::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: Aye, preparing probe. ::taps her console to get a probe ready to scan the debris::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::shakes his head:: CO: Not as yet, Captain.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
Computer: Replicate Captain Rome's previous coffee order
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: Probe is ready for launch.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::lets out a deep breath:: XO: You think they could be involved?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Launch it, and display readings on screen. CO: It's too early to tell, but my gut feeling says no, unless they have some new technology that can explain this.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::launches the probe::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: I have to agree. From their record it seems they have never shown any interest in space travel.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: Meanwhile sensors are picking up something new. There is a large piece of hull with scorch marks. I will have the probe take a closer look at it.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::faces the screen, admiring Sara for a moment:: CO: Even so, we can't rule anything out and if they are affected too, our assistance may lead to improved relations.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::watches Idrani, then glances at Sara and back..::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::The replicator generates a cup of something hot and steaming, so she removes it from the machine, and brings it over to Rome:: CO: Your coffee, SIR. ::Talks quietly again:: And don't expect it again.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Launch a probe, high altitude. Let's take a look at Rigel VII.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
SEC: Is that the new Nebuchadnezzar brew?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::grins as he accepts the cup from Feyna::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Glares at Idrani:: XO: I have no idea. And would rather remain ignorant.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::takes a sip of the Raktajino:: SEC: Perfect.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
CO: It's not a grinning matter Captain. I'm a security officer, not a waiter.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::is confused at her hostility, and when she moves off leans in to Rome speaking sarcastically:: CO: Isn't Feyna fantastic?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
CO: Perhaps we should warn the Kaylar we're sending a probe, first.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Are we sure we want to launch the probe, Sir? We don't really have jurisdiction to impose like that, do we?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
FCO/CO: I concur with Lt Sumner. They may think it is a torpedo.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::looks at Idrani with a puzzled expression:: XO: Multiple partners, Thalev? ::said quietly::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::stands up::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
XO: Well, I think so Commander ::Returns to her position around the edge of the bridge::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: We are here on behalf of the UPF to investigate the whole system, the Kaylar are well aware of our investigation even if they decide not to answer.
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: If you have objections, file them with Starfleet. ::sits down and accesses the sidepanel on his chair::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::doubts whether the Kaylar agree with Rome, but he is the boss::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Launch the probe. ::leans in to Rome:: CO: What was that?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::makes a mental note to do that later::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: Aye, launching a second probe to Rigel VII.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Wonders whether that should be something to report back to Suder - but then maybe it is typical Rome behavior::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: You tell me.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Something is obviously getting on your nerves, but may I suggest listening to your crew input without such clear dismissal? ::quietly::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::Adjusts his jacket::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Fidgets for a moment, readjusting her weight::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
All: We received the log files from the maintenance vessel. I will have someone look at them. ::sends the files over to Vettel who is taking over science 2::
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::glances around and gives the Security officer what she hoped was a welcoming smile, trying to make her feel a little less unappreciated::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::sits back straight in his chair, understanding Rome's jacket adjustment as his silent refusal to listen:: OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Notices the Flight Officer making eye contact, and smiles a little in return before visually sweeping the bridge again::
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: Lieutenant, word.
 
Lt Vettel
::begins to go through the logs of the maintenance vessels to figure out exactly what it was doing at the moment of the explosion::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Nods at Rome, and moves towards him, taking his lead on where this word will take place::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: Our first probe learned something new. The hull plate with scorch marks also has tetryon signatures and atomic disruption. All compatible with weapons fire.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
OPS: Does it match any known weapons in the database?
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
OPS/XO: Our probe as reached Rigel VII.
 
Vettel
::begins to puzzle out what might have happened::
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: I have been reviewing your record.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO/OPS: Any initial readings of note?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: The information is scarce for a match. But I will run it through the database. It will take a few minutes
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to OPS::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Remains silent, a little unimpressed that this is occurring on the bridge in front of the rest of the crew::
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: Why Security, you excel at Tactical.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::turns to see the CO, wondering what's going on::
 
Vettel:
XO/OPS/FCO: The explosion might have had something to do with the moon. So, the maintenance ship actually managed to fix the power drain in the fusion reactor. That is why the Rigelians sent her in the first place. Apparently it got fixed because we can't detect the problem, but the ship never got to report it fixed.
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
CO: And this surprises you Captain?
 
Vettel:
All: Whatever happened was in that short time between fixing the problem and reporting the job done.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::smiles::
 
CO Capt Rome:
SEC: I want you to man Tactical, for now. It's only a few meters away from me, so...a bargain.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::frowns as her console beeps:: XO: The probe is detecting a ship near Rigel VII.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: Details, Lieutenant. What type of ship?
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Contemplates this for a moment:: CO: Temporarily, I accept. But only as a secondary duty to my main one. I'm still your shadow Sir, over manning Tactical.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::sighs some:: XO: It's gone ::tries to gather what she can from the probe's scans::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: What do mean, gone?
 
TO Smith:
::hears the CO and is really annoyed because he only just managed to get onto the Alpha shift and now will be moved back to beta shift::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::nods at Feyna:: SEC: Good enough.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
XO: The probe didn't pick up any useful information, just movement. There's something else... an energy signature on the planet, not consistent with what we know of Kaylar technology. We'll need to get closer to determine anything.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::turns to Sumner:: FCO: Lay in an pursuit.
 
FCO LtJG Sumner:
::nods and initiates a pursuit course of the ship, or at least the movement of the ship::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Walks over to tactical, and gives TO Smith a look to vacate her newly assigned console::
 
TO_Smith: 
::gives her a dirty look and moves aside::
 
SEC Lt Feyna:
::Smiles serenely at the Tactical officer, and regally stands behind Tac::

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