Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11309.09

Starring:

Chris Esterhuyse as Ship Manager

                                         and Ariya

Andrew James as [CO] Captain Thalev Idrani

C. J. Short as [XO] Lieutenant Sara Sumner

Aoibhe Ni'Shyamalan as [CMO] Lieutenant JG Lee Caerys

Einar Sigurðsson as [CSO] Lieutenant Commander William York

Sophie Wakeling as [CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna

James Greenman as [CIV] Master Chief Petty Officer Rhodri "Griff" Griffiths

<<<<< Resume mission: Shattered stars - Part 8 >>>>>

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::stands by the controls in Holodeck one, wearing a dirty lab coat, his hair dirty and his beard grown out and unkempt:: Self: Hmm...no. Not good at all.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::steps off the turbolift with a bundle of PADDS in one hand and the one he's working on in the other, attention riveted to his computational space calculations and tactical efficiency checks::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is almost at Holodeck 1, reading a report on a PADD as she walks::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::steps off the TL and heads briskly for the holodeck::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps off the holodeck with the XO:: XO: I hope this works.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::skids to a halt outside the holodeck:: CSO: Hi. ::Tries not to look like she ran here.::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks up as she sees the melee of people outside the holodeck:: All: Well, aren't we going in?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::doesn't respond and continues running calculations::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Almost steps into the holodeck, with the PADD still in hand::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: NO!

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::meets the XO and CO coming the other way, raising his PADD:: CO/XO: Captain, Lieutenant. I'd like to advise we keep a fighter wing in the air. With our computer systems being...used...like this, I want to make sure we have a line of defense in the worse case scenario.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: Does it look like I'm ready?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::grunts and runs a hand through his messy hair::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: Bloody soldiers.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks to Thalev, not sure what to say, then to Griff:: CIV: Is there a problem with the ship's weapons systems?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Pauses, and look over at York::  CSO: Honestly? Sometimes it's hard to tell when you are just being grumpy.  ::Shrugs::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::gives the CTO's back a stern look::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks over at Lee as if just registering her now:: CMO: Hello.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Feels the little girl glaring behind her, and doesn't acknowledge it, and instead steps to the side, returning her attention to her PADD until she's required::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::raises his eyebrow slightly:: XO/CO: We're about throw multiple petaquads of information into the Scimitar's computer system. What if this knocks the main computer core offline and leaves us stranded and defenseless? Worst case scnario.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::smiles warmly, realising CSO's lag is worse than usual today::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CIV: Won't you be able to launch the fighters if that event takes place? It seems a bit over cautious to me.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::sighs softly:: CIV: Do you have any evidence to suggest the possibility of such a failure, or is this just a guess?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::turns to face the command crew and places his palms together infront of his mouth, breathing in deeply:: All: I apologize, I....I thought I had more time. ::lowers his arms and looks at his watch:: Time flew by.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::catches a glimpse of the CSO and wonders if he had a shower at all in the past sixteen days, and decides he can't have::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods slightly, with a touch of a smile:: CO: Once I crawl through three decks of jeffries tubes. My job is to plan for the worst, and to make sure all of our surprises are good ones. 

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Overhears the CIV, and actually agrees that it would severely affect their defence capabilities, but also has gotten to know Idrani since she's been there, and instead murmurs:: Self: I have my knife, if that helps

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::tilts his head slightly towards the XO:: XO: This is unknown territory, Lieutenant. We don't upload conciousnesses into computer systems every day, so we plan for the worst. This is my advice. ::offers the PADD to the two of them::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::scratches the back of his head and leans in:: CMO: They are all here yes?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CIV: I'm sure there must be a less dramatic solution, but it seems we're out of time. Proceed, but within reason. And next time, inform me of your concerns and plans a little earlier. ::steps over to the CSO:: CSO: Report.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::blinks, raises her eyebrows at CSO in surprise for a moment, before catching his meaning. coughs in a manner than she deems is 'acting natural' and nods in the affirmative::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Captain yes. ::stops and just looks at him::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::elbows CSO in the side::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods to Griff, with a slightly apologetic shrug::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::flinches::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: We are ready to....rock.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods:: CO: Very good, Captain. ::steps to the side and hits his comm badge:: *Lt_Thompson*: Thompson, this is Griffiths. Proceed with operation Beta-Four, build a full 24 itinerary.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::sighs inwardly at CSO's choice of phrase. In years to come, when she is asked about this great moment, she will attribute better words to the great Dr. York.::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks up again from her PADD, this time tucking it away::  CSO: How old school of you, Commander

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: One day, I shall show you my record collection. But now, let's make history. ::motions for the doors::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::leans in:: CMO: Take notes, kiddo. ::winks::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Rock? ::waves a dismissive gesture:: Never mind. Proceed. ::quieter so only he hears:: And after your shift today, take a shower, hmm?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::fails to stifle a smile at the CSO's comments::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::grins. "Let's make history' is far better:: CSO: I'm on it. ::waves a PADD::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Hmm...oh yes...of course.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
:walks into the holodeck, the grids all that cover the walls of the large room::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Rolls her eyes at the colloquiailism, but smiles none the less:: CSO: Let's hope this works then

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: Hope is for youngsters, we have science.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::cracks his fingers as the doors close and walks over to the controls::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
:;steps intp the Holodeck after everyone else::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::squees and writes that down::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
Computer: Computer, Operations Console. ::steps in front of the small, out-of-the-way console as it materialises, bringing up his Ship Ops monitor while everyone else gets to work::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
All: The computer has finished compiling the data into Lorriana's matrix.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Wonders how a child like Lee ever managed to get a symbiont, and wonders what the symbiont must think of her after all those lives::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Computer: Computer, initiate program Lorriana.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps back, hugging her PADD::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: The walls shimmer as the grid comes online, but for a long while nothing happens.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::looks at the crew, knowing that if this fails their morale will plummet faster than Griff can launch a fighter wing::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::keeps a close eye on the ship systems::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Chief?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::watches CSO with excitement, wondering for a moment at his shaking hands. Starts to worry he's not as much in control right now as he'd like to be. Gets a sinking feeling::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::makes sure that he has a few computer lockout algorithms prepped:: CSO: We've still got lights...

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::nods::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Stands waiting, curious as to the success of the project::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::runs a quick sweep of the holographic imaging system and the numerous branches that it has shooting off::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: The main power grid goes offline, leaving them in darkness

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Try resetting the cache. Control F-5 a couple of times.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CSO: There go the lights.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: What?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps back, stands on someone's foot::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::hits his comm badge:: Computer: Computer.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: Emergency backups come online, and a shimmering field in the middle of the room starts to take form

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps forward to look at the form being created::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::eyes widen:: Self: Oh... boy.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::runs his fingers across the console as it comes back, running a full system diagnostic, locating the source of the power fluctuations while holding off his overwhelming desire to throw the XO an 'I Told You So' look::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: The Computer only responds with a slow chirp.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Winces slightly as her foot is trodden on, but ignores it as she watches the hologram form::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CO/CSO: Main Power is offline, seconaries are only showing partial as are tertiaries. We're running on fumes, gentlemen.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Chief...erm....patch in the reserves please. We need main power back.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::throws CIV a look::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CMO: this didn't happen in my simulations.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CSO: Attempting to compensate now, rerouting as much as I can through tertiary systems.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::wonders if she was excluded from that remark on purpose::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::thumps at his console a few times as he shuffles through the slow interface, rerouting power::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::raises his hand, then lowers it::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::is glad no one is currently attacking the Scimitar; he'd hate to give Griff's ego another boost::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::receives a garbled text message:: CSO: Main Engineering are bringing the core back online now, they're doing a full system reset.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::bites her lip lightly, trying to believe this would work::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Captain....I am sorry, this will work.....I need a few more minutes

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps away from CTO's foot and moves to CSO's side, speaking quietly:: CSO: Did anything even moderately like this happen?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::just shakes his head as he brings up the controls::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
<EO_Z'hai> ::yanks a few handful of isolinear chips out and starts slamming them back in one by one in the light of a beacon::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Feels a slight sense of relief as Lee moves away from her.  How such a small thing could pack such a punch when concentrated on Feyna's two toes was a mystery::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
Aloud: Ah, damn. I forgot to save my log,

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::routes some extra auxiliary power through the duty log buffer, brightening the lights and speeding up the console in the Holodeck::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CSO: Maybe if we... if.. we... shunt the lower priority memory packets to the end of the start-up procedue it'll give the holoimage more time to... coalesce before it overloads again?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::gives Thalev an odd look::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances towards the coalescing shape:: CMO/CSO: If we patch together the primary and secondary computer cores and run the program through them both, perhaps the load will balance between the two instead of simply blowing up one or the other? It's worth a shot....Once it comes back online.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: Main power comes online

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::sighs with relief::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: How soon until you can try again?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::points at the field:: CO: Shush.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::grins slightly as the lights come back online, his fingers running across the console to run a full diagnostic, taking a brief moment to check on the fighter wings::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::grabs a tricorder and scans the field as he moves closer:: Self: Come on......

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CMO: What was that you were saying?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: Oh, he'd better make this work.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CSO: Prioritise more... No-one is born with all their life memories intact. Get the essential reflexes and physical functions in there first, then, we can try and encorporate her memories and learned reflexes?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CMO: No...no, that's all wrong. This is a fully integrated pattern. We can't....it needs to coalesce together...

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Chief!

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Shunt the program through the Heisenberg compensators!

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::feels like she's back at the academy. Looks crestfallen, but accepts the rejection::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO: Give him time; this is sort of a big deal.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::sees her shoulders sag and reaches out to squeeze her shoulder before continuing:: CO: Captain, if this works, her pattern should coalesce normally.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods, building a binding protocol between the holodeck and the transporter systems, shunting it through the primary Heisenberg compensator:: CSO: You know this has never been tested in this way before, Commander? I guess we're breaking all sorts of new ground today...

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::looks at the floor, trying to think logically. Holoprogramming is hardly her forte::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Such is the way with all great discoveries, Chief. Do it.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::hits the Engage button::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CSO: Has... Have you tried this in simulations, sir?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: The field comes together to form a young woman, her eyes blank and staring ahead.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Wonders to herself if it would appears rude if she took out the PADD again and continued doing a little work, and on reflection decided it would, and so continues to stand and watch, feeling a little useless::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::decouples the compensator as the form materialises to stop it from disintegrating:: CSO: Looks like that worked.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::stands there frozen, his hands still shaken:: CIV: Integrity?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::runs a quick scan:: CSO: 99.98%

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: Amazing...

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::stares at the image for a moment:: CSO: It's just...standing there.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns some, not entirely sure what's supposed to happen next::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::walks closer to the hologram:: Ayria: Hello?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CIV: She.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances over at Lee:: CMO: It's not a 'She' yet, Doctor. It's a hologram.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: No, it's a she....it's all in there somewhere..

Host Ariya says:
::awareness seems to enter the hologram which looks around:: All: This is not Ascendence. ::sees the CMO:: CMO: Did Rama live?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::watches on quietly, far too much invested in this::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::lets out a breath and almost stumbles::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances over at it, a little unnerved:: CSO/CIV: When there's a pulse, i'll feel better calling it a 'She'.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::feels a wave of cautious relief, unable to keep from loosing a small sigh::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::Looks at CIV and hides her smile badly:: CIV: Your definitions of what constitutes gender are limited, Chief. I'll lend you some eye-openign reading, if you like?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
CIV: Read a book, chief; we settled this debate long ago.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::raises her eyebrow, more than a little impressed, but not overtly showing it::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::pushes Lee forward::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::has seen something like this happen before with Lorianna, but it feels very different::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: I'll be famous again.....

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::chuckles softly and shakes his head, still a little in awe at it all. His diagnostic comes back and he reads over the results::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CSO: Gwwwah! ::decides it's more dignified if she walks forward herself and fends CSO off with a wave. Takes out her tricorder and scans::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns some at the doctor and CSO:: Ariya: Rama's fine, Ariya.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::comes so close to giving York a Gibbs/Dinozzo at pushing the CMO::

Host Ariya says:
::slowly turns to Sumner:: XO: Thank you, that is a relief. ::looks down at herself, frowning as she looks up:: All: How did you do this? Why did you do this?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances up from his readings:: CSO/CMO: Now comes the hard part. *She* is inhabiting pretty much the entirety of the Scimitar computer, when can we get *her* into a proper body?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Well.....I haven't told you what I propose..::looks at the Captain::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks to the CMO to answer that one::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Spit it out, then.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: Don't worry. We mean well. WE have discovered a way for you to live on, and see Rama grow up. ::smiles a little::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks a little worried::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::cracks his knuckles::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
All: Lee has prepared her body, the drugs we received helped us reconstruct her neural pathways.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Has a moment of clarity, and wonders if her role at being there was just to make York feel famous if he succeeded, and seriously contemplates asking him for an autograph to wind him up::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::wonders if York is deliberately taking his time explaining for the sake of being melodramatic::

Host Ariya says:
::nods slowly:: CMO: That would be nice to see. ::half listens to York's explanation::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
All: Using the transporter systems, I suggest we place both the hologram, containing all her memories and neural patterns, and her body in the pattern buffers....and integrate the two....

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::holds up a hand:: All: I read a paper....I've done the simulations...

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CSO: Wouldn't the hologram dissipate once it gets transported? 

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks to the CIV:: CIV: We keep them in the buffer.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: Yes... er... it would. ::has to admit she half-expected Ariya to be happier about all of this::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::almost giddy:: All: We'd only have 10...maybe 12 minutes. But...::looks to the CIV:: CIV: With your help, we could do it.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods slowly, building it together in his head:: CSO: It's worth a shot. She can't stay in the computers forever.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::nods::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CMO: Lee, is her body in place?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: It's Ariya's decision, not ours.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CSO: I have Conway prepped, Chief, yes. He's in the Transporter Room with her now.

Host Ariya says:
::looks bewildered:: CO: What?

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::stops for a moment to actually recognise Ariya::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Ariya: If you want....we can bring you back, fully......but I won't lie, there's a risk.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
:;goes to explain to Ariya, but York gets there first. Nods to Ariya his agreement:: Ariya: This is your decision to make.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Pays rapt attention to the conversation, wondering what Ariya's decision will be, thinking this is great example of humanity in a computer program::

Host Ariya says:
::nods slowly:: CSO: I can tell there was risk to get this far. ::takes a deep breath:: Go ahead. Do it.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::hadn't even occurred to her that Ariya may not want to live::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Ariya: I haven't even told you the odds...

Host Ariya says:
CSO: I should be dead, if it fails then I'm dead anyways.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::smiles:: Ariya: I won't fail you.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns some at the pressure York is putting on himself::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO/Ariya: No. Don't make false promises. We don't know if this will work or not. We can only promise to do our best.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::whips around and gives CSO a significant look. "Rule 1 in Med school, do NOT speak in absolutes to patients"::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::starts preparing the transporter buffers for what they're about to attempt::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::ignores the Captain:: Computer: Computer, initiate program York-Delta-Five. Move Program Lorriana to transporter room 1 on my mark.

Host Ariya says:
CO: Thank you, Captain. I appreciate that.

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::opens the doors, then looks back at Ariya, before heading out::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Computer: Computer, now.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks up:: CSO: Transporter 1 is isolated.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::taps her comm badge:: *Conway*: Dean, stand by, prep 10ccs of er, funkyoxidon...

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Finds herself holding her breath slightly as the transfer occurs::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::gives Ariya one last smile... perhaps::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
ACTION: Ariya disappears

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::wonders if holding his breath would do any good, keeping a close eye on their systems::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::walks towards the Turbolift::

Host CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
PAUSE MISSION