Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Nineteen (Mission #329)
“Dissension Among Us – Part Three”
Stardate 10706.09

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    		Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq (Q’bel)    played by     	Topper Loghry
Chief Tactical Officer 		Commander Ec’Thel’lon (Tur`Am`Bar)	played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer 	Commander Holly Sparks (Sparky)	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer		Lieutenant JG T’Lar Bishara (Lightening)played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Chief Science Officer		Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes (Gidget)played by     	Isabelle Carreau

Absent:
Operations Officer			Lieutenant Jara Esso 			played by     	Gilles Leger 
Executive Officer			Commander Naug			 	played by	Jon Benson 

NPC’s:
Qu’HoS, Q’mek, Qu’jaHuh							played by	Linda Baus 

Mission Prologue:  

Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew beamed aboard the Klingon scout ship “chagut”, a b'rel class bird of prey, and was met by Captain Qu'HoS and his Klingon crew.  It would seem the challenges that were presented to Huron's crew were simply just Klingon insults.

After all, that's what Klingons do, don't they?  Insult one another?  If this crew was going to fit in and look like part of Q'bel's crew, they would need to learn to act like one of the Klingon crew.  And that meant getting back in the face of any Klingon and throwing back an insult.

But how much insult can one take before it gets to be too much?  And who would be the first to snap?  As the crew makes their way to Davlos III under cloak, there is a huge commotion in the corridor just outside the room where the Executive Officer was bunking with Q'Sov.

Trouble is brewing, and Captain Q'tor is about to be faced with another serious issue.  His Executive Officer has been charged with killing Q'Sov, Naug's Klingon blade sticking out of Q'Sov's chest as he lie dead on the floor of the shared room.  Doesn't that seem strange?  Klingons always want an audience.  It's the Klingon way.

So why was there no witnesses?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dissension Among Us”, Chapter Three, “Eyes of Kahless,” Stardate 10706.09

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Q’jaHuh says:
::Points to a weapon sticking out of Q'Sov's chest.::  Out loud:  Bet'ala nog'tor [Look at this].  Hegh mernot loDval ghaH reHghuHjaH [Death never takes a wise man by surprise].

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
::Walking to the shuttle bay, checking the straps on the disruptor holster on each leg.  Notices the gathering in the passageway, wondering what was going on.::

Q’jaHuh says:
Out loud:  We all heard Naug say “bathl blHeghjaj” [May you die well].  He wanted him to die.  He's not even full Klingon.  Maybe he is weak.

CSO_Gidget says:
::Follows Tur'Am'Bar.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Having dealt with Klingons before she walks past the quarters where the incident happened and looks.::

CEO_Sparky says:
::Moves along the corridor towards the shuttle bay and pauses as she sees a commotion ahead.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Qu'HoS:  You do what you must to find out the truth of what has happened here, but under no circumstances is Commander Naug to be harmed.  If he is indeed responsible for this mess, then I will deal with him personally.

Q’jaHuh says:
Out loud:  Maj ram [Good night], blood brother.  ::Motions for security to take the body.::

Host Qu`HoS says:
Q'bel:  You and I both know that your Commander did not kill Q'Sov.  What I am more worried about is who did, and why.  I will stay behind and send with you my most trusted First Officer, Q'mek.  He will accompany you to the surface until I can clear your crewman.  I give you my word, as one Klingon warrior to another, I will find the truth.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Security:  Hold!

ACTION:  Everyone stops and turns to look at Q'bel.

Host Qu`HoS says:
Q'bel:  Is there a problem, my Lord?

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Self:  Q'jaHuh seems confused.  Is he a suspect, or is he too weak to do this?

FCO_Lightening says:
::Looks at the body and shakes her head.:: Self: A challenge is a challenge and the end result is always a death.

Q’jaHuh says:
::Overhears the Chief Tactical Officer and growls at him.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Qu'HoS: There is a duty to be performed. ::Bends down over the body of Q'Sov and holds open his eyes looking into them.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Remembers the death howl and stands ready.::

CEO_Sparky says:
::Walks by slowly now, noticing that her Captain seems very much in charge of things.::

Host Qu`HoS says:
Q'bel:  Forgive me, my Lord.  ::Stands waiting for Q'bel to perform the ritual.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Lets out a low growl which gradually builds into a full fledged Klingon roar as he lifts his head and looks upwards... joined by all of the Klingons present.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::As she looks at the body, tries to not show that she doesn't fully understand some of the Klingon ways and stays quiet.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
::Stares at Q'jaHuh, smirking as I walk by, ignoring the obscene volume of the noise.::

ACTION:  The crew of the chagut can be heard growling, their heads lifted high in the air.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Closes her eyes and knows another soul is entering Sto-vo-cor.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Qu'HoS: You know what to do.
Other Klingons:  Back to your stations!

Q’jaHuh says:
::Walks close to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  juplIj polchol jaghlIj polchol'a'  [Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer].

CEO_Sparky says:
::Squints at the noise and then continues to walk past.:: Self: Whew, I'm glad I'm not Klingon.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Continues to walk to the shuttle bay with the rest of the group.::

Host Qu`HoS says:
Q'bel:  Yes, my Lord.  Q'mek will meet you in the shuttle bay.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Huron crew:  To the shuttle!  We've wasted enough time.

CSO_Gidget says:
::Nods at the Captain's order and follows the others.::

Host Qu`HoS says:
Q'bel:  May your batlh'eth run red!

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'jaHuh: Man du'.   [Good night]

CEO_Sparky says:
::Glances over at Icky as she heads for the shuttle bay.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Qu'HoS: batlh DajaH [Go with honor].

FCO_Lightening says:
CO:  yaj [Understood].  ::Heads for the shuttle bay a little quicker.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Turns and follows his crew to the shuttle bay.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
::Continues to the shuttle bay, hoping the Klingon was confused by the answer.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Arrives at the shuttle bay.::  FCO:  You can fly a Klingon shuttle?

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  I have flown them before.

Host Q`mek says:
::Notices the crew starting to arrive and gives Q'bel a Klingon salute.::  Q'bel:  It is an honor to serve with you.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
FCO: Then start her up, and let's get going.

CEO_Sparky says:
::Arrives in the shuttle bay and looks at the shuttle waiting.::  Self:  Not very pretty, but I bet she moves like a bat out of hell.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO:  yaj [Understood].

FCO_Lightening says:
::Enters the shuttle and begins the preflight.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Returns Q'mek's salute.::  Q'mek:  Yes, yes... get aboard.

Host Q`mek says:
::Does as orders, and sits in the back alone, observing the others as they enter.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Finishes the preflight quickly.::

CEO_Sparky says:
::Leans over and whispers to Icky.::  CTO:  You familiar with her weapons systems?

FCO_Lightening says:
CO:  Preflight completed.

CSO_Gidget says:
::Enters the shuttle, looking at the surroundings as it is the first time she enters in such a shuttle.::

ACTION:  The shuttle is given orders that they have clearance to depart.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CEO:  I'm familiar enough with them.  If we need them though, the mission will be over before we start.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO:  Sir, we have permission to depart.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Straps himself down.::  Self:  I really hate shuttles.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
FCO: Take us out.

Host Q`mek says:
::Gets up and closes the shuttle door, before they take off and are sucked into space.::

CEO_Sparky says:
CTO: Well I'm not so sure about her other systems. I haven't had long to look over the specs.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: yaj [understood].  ::Takes the shuttle out of the ship smoothly and heads for the planet.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::Quickly sits down at a station she thinks is hers...::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CEO: Klingons don't build much for comfort, but they do build them tough.  We'll be fine.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Guides the shuttle as she would guide the Huron.::

CSO_Gidget says:
ALL: I may need a helping hand. ::Looks at the console in front of her.::

CEO_Sparky says:
CTO: I'm counting on the Captain to get us back in one piece. After all, I do have an aisle to walk down soon. ::Grins coyly.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO: Don't worry.  You're expertise will be needed more on the surface than here in the shuttle.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CEO: You can count on that as well.  I'll get you back, one way or another.  If things go bad, just keep moving and I'll get to you.

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Good to hear. ::As she pushes on a button hoping it'll activate sensors.::

ACTION:  Sensors on the shuttle come to life as the Chief Science Officer pushes the correct button.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO:  In fact you stick close by my side.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Continues to guide the shuttle.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::Nods at the Captain.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::Lets out a sigh of relief as the sensors of the shuttle activate.::

ACTION:  The shuttle heads toward Davlos III leaving the cloaked chagut behind.

INFORMATION:  The shuttle is 10 minutes from reaching Davlos III.

FCO_Lightening says:
Self: This almost guides itself.  ::Her hands skim over the controls.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
ALL:  While we don't all have to stay together, at least stay close by.

CEO_Sparky says:
::Sits back and tries to relax for the short trip to Davlos.::

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Sir when we land and leave the shuttle do you wish me to lock it with an encryption code?

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
ALL: Remember we are here for re-supply, and for any profitable opportunity that may present itself.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
FCO: Yes.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Understood, Sir. I will do a fractal encryption code.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
ALL: Watch and listen for any clues as to what the Romulans are up to.

CEO_Sparky says:
Self:  We sound like Ferengi now.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
ALL: But do not act on any information you discover until you have discussed it with me.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Understood, Sir.

CEO_Sparky says:
::Nods.:: CO: Aye, Captain.

CSO_Gidget says:
::Reads the incoming info from sensors.::

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Sir, sensors are picking up signs of Romulan vessels that have left the area.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Capt: Understood, boss.  Let the Pixies lead us to whatever their game is.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO:  Can you tell what direction?

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: They went into Klingon space, Sir.  ::Looks at the sensors again.::

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Towards Boreth.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Passes out an assortment of communicators.::  ALL: These are all tuned to the same frequency.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
All: If I may make a suggestion, cut back on the formality and the "Sirs".  Privateers don't have such a rigid rank structure.  Usually.

Host Q`mek says:
::Moves out of his seat and walks toward Q'bel.::  Q'bel:  What would you like me to do when we land, my Lord?

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO:  Boreth?  Were there any abnormal energy readings?

CEO_Sparky says:
::Takes a communicator and looks it over.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Continues to guide the shuttle as she takes the communicator and puts it in her pocket next to her d'taghk.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Q'mek:  Assist Mister Tur'Am'Bar.

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Yes, Boreth. As for your second question, there is a lot of power fluctuation; it looks like unstable energy readings. I cannot make sense of those yet.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CO: These RF or subspace transceivers?

Host Q`mek says:
::Does a Klingon salute, and heads toward Chief Tactical Officer, sitting down next to him.::  CTO: Duj HvoqtaH [Always trust your instincts].

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Activates the Comm panel.:: Q'bel to the chagut.  Answer!

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO: How many ships?

Qu’HoS says:
@COM: Q'bel:  This is Qu'HoS, my Lord.  How may I assist?

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: What was that?

CEO_Sparky says:
::Overhears the Captain and wonders why he's shouting at the chagut.::

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Well, I should say that those readings are not normal for a Romulan vessels... ::Hears the Captain's question and looks at her sensors once again.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
COM: Qu'HoS:  You must contact the nearest Klingon outpost and warn them that Romulan vessels have entered Klingon space and are headed towards Boreth!

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO:  How many Romulan ships?

CSO_Gidget says:
CO:  It's hard to tell how many ships, Sir. Maybe 3 to 5... ::Pauses.:: There are lots of neutrino emissions in the area.

Host Q`mek says:
CTO:  My first guess would be pirates.  My second guess would be the Romulans.  They have been in this area for the past several weeks.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Sounding frantic for a Klingon.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: Could be both.  Typical tactic, get someone else to be the front man while the Romies pull the strings from the shadows.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
COM: Qu'HoS:  3 to 5 vessels!  They must be stopped at all costs!

Qu’HoS says:
@COM: Q'bel:  I will get right on it, my Lord!  We will strike swift and sure!

FCO_Lightening says:
::Understands the urgency in the captain's voice as she knows about Boreth and the legend of Kahless.::

Host Q`mek says:
CTO:  No, this is something more.  Your Captain appears .. different.  There's something going on.  Whatever it is, it smells of Romulan!

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Com: Qu'HoS: jaH! nom! [Go! Quickly!]

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: I don't disagree, but I don't think they would show themselves.  It would be atypical behavior for them.

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Sir!? Mmm... that's not good... we just lost contact with the chagut, Captain. And there is some kind of jamming signal at work here.

Host Q`mek says:
CTO:  It does appear odd.  It could be a decoy, and whatever it is we're looking for is still on the planet.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Clearly very agitated now::  FCO: ETA?

CEO_Sparky says:
::Hears the Chief Science Officer.:: CSO: Any loss of power?

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO: Qu'HoS will find a way to warn the Empire.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: ETA is like 2 minutes.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
::Hearing the Chief Science Officer, turns to the Tactical sensors to try and track down the source of the jamming.::  Q'mek: We'll get to the bottom of it.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
FCO: You have 1!

CSO_Gidget says:
CEO: No loss of power, just comms are jammed.

CSO_Gidget says:
CO:  Sir. There's something quite strange here....

FCO_Lightening says:
::Moves the shuttle faster.::

Host Q`mek says:
::Takes over a nearby console and begins to search for the site of the jamming.::  Q'bel:  The jamming is coming form the planet, my Lord!

CEO_Sparky says:
::Looks over the engineering console for any way to clear the jam.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO: Yes?

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: I must be reading this wrong... it seems that the jamming signal is.... ::pauses::

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: Klingon!

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CO: We can't alter our approach, if we do, ground control will wonder what we're up to.

CSO_Gidget says:
::Shakes head.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Self: A traitor!

Host Q`mek says:
Q'bel:  Or someone who wants us to think it's a traitor!

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Self: Gotta get quicker with these sensors, no way he should'a beat me.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Listens to what is being said.::

CSO_Gidget says:
CO: I suggest someone double checks my analysis, before we jump to conclusions.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Growls.::

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Ready to land on your command.

Host Q`mek says:
::Moves over to the Chief Science Officer's console and reviews.::  CSO: You are correct; it is Klingon.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
FCO:  Don't wait for me just land!

CEO_Sparky says:
::Notices the Captain growling and wonders if he is thinking about his wife.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::Nods at Q'mek.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Sets the shuttle down smoothly and quickly and does the post flight and enters the locking encryption code to be activated when she leaves the shuttle.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CO: Can't pinpoint it exactly, but the source looks like it's comin' from the labs we're headed to.

FCO_Lightening says:
CO: Down and ready to lock her up.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
Self:  HuHtegh romuluSgnan vorSaq! [ *bad word* Romulan *another bad word*]

CEO_Sparky says:
::Tugs at her blouse and makes ready to leave the shuttle.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Gets up and nearly kicks the shuttle door down to get out.::

Host Q`mek says:
::Grabs a Klingon disruptor and waits for the crew to follow their Captain, so that he can take up the rear.::

FCO_Lightening says:
::Gets up and heads out sensing the anger of the captain.::

CSO_Gidget says:
::Grabs her Klingon tricorder, gets up and follows lead.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
::Stands, moving to get ahead of the Captain.::  CO: Boss, I shoul' be the one to step out first.  Just in case, ya know?

CEO_Sparky says:
::Follows the Chief Science Officer out not really sure what to expect.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Once out of the shuttle pulls out a Klingon PADD and looks it over.::

Host Q`mek says:
CTO:  Too late.

FCO_Lightening says:
::Once everyone is out she locks the shuttle.::

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: Ever get the feeling a day is going to be long?  Never mind, you're Klingon, every day is.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: What with the boots and the leather and all.

CEO_Sparky says:
::Giggles at Icky's remark.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
CSO: Keep an eye out for any repeats of that unstable energy reading.

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
ALL: Come with me.

CSO_Gidget says:
CO:  Aye. ::Opens the tricorder and analyses it a bit before activating it.::

CEO_Sparky says:
::Looks around.::

Host Q`mek says:
CTO:  Our days are always long.  And the day is not over with.  Perhaps today is a good day to die!

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
Q'mek: Speak for yourself.  Today is a good day to kick gurth [death] in the gut and have a good night sleep.

Host Q`mek says:
::Closes the shuttle door, and follows Q'bel following behind the others.  Slaps the Chief Tactical Officer hard on the back.::  CTO:  That's .. the Klingon spirit!

CEO_Sparky says:
::Glances at Icky, noticing that Q`mek seems to have taken a liking to him.::

Host CAPT_Q`bel says:
::Finds a jumper.::  Jumper driver:  Take me to the Outter Reaches Bar!

ACTION:  The jumper waits for the Captain to board, and then takes off leaving the crew in the dust.

CTO_Tur`Am`Bar says:
CSO:  If he gets in any sort of scrape, let me know ASAP.  He's starting to make me concerned with 'is desire for "profit".  Eh, never mind.  Thought he wanted to keep you close.

CEO_Sparky says:
All: Hey, he gets to ride and we have to walk?

CEO_Sparky says:
All:  Anyone have change for a cab?

ACTION:  Several other jumpers pull up for the other crew members at Q'mek's call.

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