Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11401.20

Starring:

Chris Esterhuyse as Ship Manager

                                         and T'Lor

			      and Sevar

Andrew James as [CO] Captain Thalev Idrani

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

Aoibhe Ni Shúilleabháin as [CMO] Lieutenant Lee Caerys

Einar Sigurðsson as [CSO] Commander William York

Sophie Wakeling as [CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna

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

SUMMARY: T'Mar, an unoccupied world near the somewhere in Federation Space. In 2369, a survey party from the USS Lancaster discovered what appeared to be Vulcan artifacts and an abandoned colony dating back to the Romulan Diaspora.

The survey data was relayed to the Vulcan Science Academy, which tentatively identified the site as an ancient Vulcan monastery and immediately dispatched a 12- person research team.As the transporter affect fades at Memroy Alpha, Sevar and T'Lor assume solidity. Both are consummately Vulcan, one young, one old, and both are dressed in conservative Vulcan business attire.

T'Lor is darkly attractive, with large brown eyes, and jet-black hair cut in typical Vulcan style. She is carrying a datapad and a small satchel slung over her shoulder. A small pin decorates the strap of the satchel. Far older, with grey hair and grey eyes, Sevar carries himself with a monolithic poise and reserve. Although his clothing is in conservative business style, the attire seems far more ceremonial, far more dignified than would normally be the case.

Although his expression is studiously, glacially neutral, intelligence and wisdom sparkle in his eyes, which seem to know each of the crew intimately. After thanking the crew for collecting them, T'Lor pleads fatigue and requests that they be allowed to rest. They keep to themselves for the rest of the trip, keeping contact with the crew to a minimum until the ship is on approach. After some digging, Ens Feyna does determine that the pin on T'Lor's sachel is of the Vulcan V'Ket security agency- T'Lor is obviously an agent.

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CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::cracks his knuckles at his console in the TIC, muttering to himself quietly::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the stupidly conspicious pin on the Vulcan's satchel::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::Stares blankly ahead at the viewscreen, lost in her own thoughts once more::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::reviews the report on the....Very Large Array, and almost makes a face at the name::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::in his ready room::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::potters around in Sickbay, pottering::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks at her console for the file she'd pulled up on T'Lor, noting she's a Lt Commander::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
XO: Lieutenant, I suggest we use the Chief's new toy to examine the site below, an aerial coverage of the scene if you will.

ACTION: The Scimitar arrives at the T'Mar system.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::walks out of the ready room:: XO: Report!

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::comes back to the present and nods:: CSO: A good idea. ::turns to Thalev:: CO: We've entered the system, Captain, and are preparing to take a scan with Mr. Griffiths' new array.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods and takes his seat:: XO: Very good.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Brings up a second screen, with details relating to Savar, such as his birthdate and that he once was a Kohlinar acolyte::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::lovingly strokes the panel with details on his Very Large Array::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::leans back in his seat and throws the padd containing Griffith's report on the console in front of him:: Self: Show off.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::gets up and non-chalantly makes her way towards the Science console::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::steps into her office, and activates her computer, pulling up all the data on Ariya's treatment she has on file. Sits down, chewing on the end of a stylus::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::taps her combadge:: *CIV*: Chief, prepare to launch the Kanedas; we'd like to take a scan of the planet's surface with your new baby.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
<aFCO_Hammer> Self: It's time...::brings the ship into a standard orbit::

ACTION: The Scimitar enters orbit around the planet.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks up as the XO speaks, not having noticed her sneaking up on him::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::loves his super efficient FCO:: FCO: Thank you Ensign. ::this one will go far::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
<aFCO_Hammer> ::almost feels like doing a dance::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::wonder's what secret their guests are hiding, and takes a look at their current ship's location::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::chews harder::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::hovers lightly over York's shoulder:: CSO: How are we doing, Commander?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::readies the launch patters and brings up some scans of the planet, mapping out points:: *XO*: Understood, Commander. We're ready to launch on your order.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::hears a crack::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::frowns at the stylus and throws it in the bin with the other two she's chewed through today::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks at her before answer, not used to having her....so close:: XO: 'We' are doing fine, Lieutenant.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::opens a drawer, and fishes around for a new stylus; new, shiny and unsuspecting::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::watches the planet on the screen as he waits for his crew to begin the scans and the Vulcans to show their faces::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::eyes widen as she puts two and two together and gets...:: Self: Oh!.. No... or.. ::frowns and goes back to her reading::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CTO: Inform our guests we have arrived, Ensign.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CTO: Yes Captain

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::clicks his nails in an irritating way as he waits::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::taps her comm badge:: *Nurse Dar*: Dar! Tea! Please!

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
*CIV*: Go ahead, Chief. ::lowers her voice to a near-whisper:: CSO: I understand you're not overly fond of promotions, Mr. York, but I would ask that you address me by my proper rank; either commander, or lieutenant commander if you're feeling snappy. ::she flashes a brief smile::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Contacts the Vulcans, informing them that we have reached the planet and that their presense is required on the bridge::

ACTION: The new  sensor array scans the planet and surrounding space with great efficiency.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks at her pips:: XO: Ah, yes....I had forgotten.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::blinks and taps his comm badge:: *XO*: Bridge, this is TIC. I'm picking up a cloaked ship in orbit along with an Ion trail. Probably Romulan or Klingon, a small scout class vessel or a shuttle.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CSO: Was there anything else, Commander?

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::smiles again:: CSO: Not to be pushy, just... trying to balance this authority thing, and I figure being called the wrong rank might be a detriment, you know?

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::goes back to chewing on her stylus as Dar brings in her tea in a travel mug:: Dar: Sugar? ::doesn't look up::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::sends his scans up to the CSO's console and the tactical information on the vessel to the CTO:: *XO*: The VDA is passive, they won't have detected our scans, but you can be sure they've spotted us in orbit as well.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
XO: Ah, quite so. ::flashes a practiced smile...Lee is always telling him to be nicer::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::suddenly registers what Griff said and stands up:: CO: Did you catch that, Captain?

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
<Dar>::sighs, thinking York's influence extends far:: CMO: Yep, and milk.

Host TLor says:
*CTO*: Thank you for the invitation, Ensign. We will be along presently.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
Dar: Good good. ::takes a sip and stops reading, her eyes on a certain detail::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::stands:: XO: Yes. I don't want to tip them off that we detect them. CTO: Keep an eye on that ship. Be ready to raise shields at the first sign of trouble.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CO: T'Lor is on her way to the bridge Captain

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::walks around the holotable, bringing up sensor information on the targetting landing site:: *XO*: I also have details on the landing site, some animals and smaller lifesigns. Nothing humanoid detectable.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::examines the data:: CO/XO: He's right, definitely a cloaking device.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::yells and stands up:: Self: Aargh! ::dashes out to Sickbay proper and bee-lines to one of her labs::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CO: Prepared and ready Captain

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CO: Should we hail them, sir? Let them know we're aware of them?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::receives the latest scans:: CO/XO: He's also....right about that....

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: Why am I even here?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::swipes his hands and brings up the tactical analysis on the ship, sending an order to the Kaneda wing to get a better fix:: *XO*: I have targetting information on the cloaked ship, Commander. Sending it to Tactical for analysis, but we have beam-in coordinates if needed.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::shrugs and leans back::

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
*CSO*: Will! I need you! ::pauses:: *CSO*: Professionally...

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::snaps to:: *CMO*: What's wrong?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods to the CTO, then turns to the XO:: XO: I fear if we tip them off we'd never find out why they are here. Let's get those fighters into position near it first.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Starts to review the tactical data::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CSO: Are we close enough for the tractor beam?

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
*CSO*: Nothing! ::grins:: *CSO*: For once! I think I have a theory!

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::brings up the scans and makes a guesstimate on the distance::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
XO: No, I belive there's a planet in the way.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Murmers::  CSO: That your professional opinion?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::taps his badge:: *CMO*: Well there's a first! I will try and see you when....my services are no longer needed up here.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: Yes, arguing otherwise would be fruitless, Ensign. ::grins::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Idrani to Griffiths. I want your fighters surrounding that cloaked vessel as soon as possible. Let's get as close as we can before we let them know we can see them.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods to himself and beginds plotting a course:: *CO*: Understood, Sir. I'll start maneuvers and let you know when they're in range.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: If it's possible, beam a tracking device onto their ship just in case they get away.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
*CSO*: ::grins. She is so excited about her possible discovery that her smile is practically audible over the comm:: Okay! Sickbay out!

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Gives York a small grin back, before returning to her work::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::brings up the VDA comms:: *Hephaestus* Hepaestus Leader, TIC. Silent running, I want you to move in on target alpha. Thrusters only, low power, no weapons or shields.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CTO: Does the targeting data tell us anything about what kind of ship we're dealing with? We need to know if it's Romulan.

Host TLor says:
<Hepaestus Leader>*CIV*: Aye, chief.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::receives the go signal back, watching the power systems go low and following their progress onto the holotable::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::briefly wonders if agitating the grunt is worth it, she will probably slit his throat in his sleep one day.....make a reminder to change the codes on the door::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
XO: I cannnot confirm definitely, but it appears more Romulan in design than any other typical vessel

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CTO: I concur.

ACTION: In an astonishingly short time (altough it really is much longer than if feels) the Kanedas are in position. No reaction from the ship.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CO: Should we assemble a boarding party, Captain?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::brings up the comm:: *CO*: Fighters are in positions, sir. No target log, totally passive, and no reaction from the vessel. They haven't been spotted.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Tracking device?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::relays the order to Hephaestus leader to use the emergency transporters to beam over a comm badge into one of the bulkheads:: *CO*: We're working on that, Captain. Emergency transporters aren't the most accurate.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: Do you recommend one?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
<Hephaestus Leader> ::shrugs, pulls off his comm badge and tosses it into the transport area, sets the coordinates and watches it disappear:: *CIV*: Transport successful, TIC.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::hides herself in a lab, pulling up medical files and data from all over the place. Before long, it looks like she's conducting an invisible orchestra::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::receives the telemetry back from Leader's comm badge and relays it up to the CSO:: *CO*: Tracking device planted, Captain.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO/XO: I have it.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Thank you.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO/XO: However, if they do jump to warp, we'll lose the signal fast.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CO: If we're looking to aprehend them, it might give us the greater surprise.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
@<Crewman_Waters>::trembles, his hand poised over the torpedo launch button onboard his fighter::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: We don't know who we're dealing with, nor how many. I don't want to risk a team without more information. We have them surrounded with fighters, that'll have to do. OPS: Open hailing frequency.

Host TLor says:
<OPS> CO: Hailing frequencies opn, sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::nods, and takes her seat::

Host TLor says:
::arrives on the bridge with Savar, nodding coolly at the security officer that allows them to step off the turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Unknown Ship: Cloaked vessel, this is the USS Scimitar. You are trespassing in Federation space. You are hereby ordered to decloak and prepare to be boarded and apprehended.

ACTION: No response from the ship, the cloak remains active.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::prepares the orders for several escape routes the cloaked vessel might take::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::Frowns some:: CSO: Were there any humanoid lifesigns on the surface, Mr. York?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: Get a team ready for if they comply. Just in case.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Fire a warning shot near their bow.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Any life signs on that ship?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods to himself:: *CO*: Warning shot, aye. ::sends the order to Hephaestus leader::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO/XO: Only animal life registering on the planet, and we are unable to penetrate the cloak accurately. I can't say for certain.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
*CO*: Sir, we have targetting information. I can have the Kaneda disable the cloak and lock a tractor beam onto the ship.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::nods and stands once more, moving towards Tactical:: CTO: Ensign, prepare a boarding party sufficient for a scout ship. Weapons on stun.

ACTION: The Kaneda fires a shot across the cloaked ship's bow. Nothing happens.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: We've warned them, and still no response. I think that gives us ground to open fire?

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CO: It's possible, if unlikely, that their ship is damaged, or that no one is aboard. I think we should send a team over, take control of the ship.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Gathers a tactical team:: XO: I will meet you in the transporter room once I've kitted the team out.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::nods to Feyna::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CTO: Oh, and EVA suits; just in case!

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::walks towards the turbolift, and requests the floor with the TR, and the weapons storage::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Nods in acknowledgement as the doors close::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks over at the two Vulcans who just stand there without speaking.....pleasant folk::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: If we disable their cloak, we'll be able to get a better scan of the ship, see how many, if any, people are on there.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
CO: Right. Let's do that. ::wears a slightly sheepish grin::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
Sevar: Any ideas why a Romulan vessel might be in this area?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: You have a go to disable their cloak. Open fire. FCO: Bring us around the planet within weapons range of that vessel.

Host TLor says:
<Sevar> CO: None that come to mind, Captain. This was a historical dig site, they might have thought we found something from the Diaspora.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods and gives the order, sending targetting information to the Kaneda:: *Hephaestus*: Weapons hot, open fire to disable the cloak and lock a tractor beam.

Host TLor says:
<FCO> CO: Aye, sir. ::moves the ship into position::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::keeps his scans fixed on the location of the commbadge::

ACTION: The Kaneda opens fire on the known location of the shield generator, disabling it and the small Romulan scout ship appears on sensors and the viewscreen.

CMO_Lt_Lee says:
::sips her tea and has a "House" moment::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: That's your cue. Scan the vessel. I want to know if anyone is on board.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods to Sevar::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Meets her team, fully equips them, and heads to the TR::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Scanning.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Okay, I don't need your actions narrated for me, I just want the results.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: No lifeforms on that ship.....sir.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: You have a go on the away team.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
XO: Commander Sumner, life support is operational on that ship.

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
::nods, and heads for the turbolift::

XO_LtCmdr_Sumner says:
*CTO*: Ensign, we can skip the suits; the ship is empty. We'll be heading over to commandeer it and see what we can find in its logs.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks at the suit in her arms, rolls her eyes, and gestures to the team to ditch them:: *XO* Acknowledged

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