Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10612.04

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody		as	Lieutenant Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels - TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Eric Woo		as	Captain Kelhyn Tannis - CIV

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson	as	Richard - OPS, Kranas, Miran

                        …with…

Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Guest SM

MISSION PROLOGUE: Having been repaired at Fort Kirk, the USS Quirinus is about to depart for Arcadia Station to offload their prisoner payload.

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Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::bridge:: Tannis: Lay in course and speed for the gate to Arcadia.  Engage.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::at tactical::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: In the security office, watching over the prisoners ::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: exits the turbolift onto the bridge, takes his station at Science One :: All: Good morning, gentle beings.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns:: Kraight:  Commander ::nods::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins systems check of sensors ::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::plots a course and engages... then turns around:: Requesting permission to head down to the brig to see to the Synod prisoners, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Tannis: Granted
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he signals for a relief FCO to take over... and after checking that the systems are in good order, stands:: CO: Captain. ::heads for the turbolift...::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: ETA to gate?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::steps into the turbolift:: Turbolift: Brig. ::gripping onto his padd firmly, he holds it behind him::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: At current cruising speed and course 24 hours earth standard.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::wants to off load the prisoners as soon as possible:: Helm: Increase speed to warp 6.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
<Helm> Sulek: Aye. Increasing to warp 6.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::He notes as the engine hum throbs forward::
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::the turbolift doors slide open, and he walks briskly down the corridor with his hands at his sides... he notes that he has also had little opportunity to familiarize himself with the CTO and his styles and practices aboard this vessel::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: taps his commbadge ::  *TO*: Lieutenant?  Can you do me a favor and inspect our logs from the Temple of Fire incident?  Is there anything we could have done better?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: We need to down load all scans of the Tholian children from the nursery so that next time scans will identify them.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Looks up as the CIV approaches ::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::inwardly groans about the research:: *CTO*: Aye sir
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I have been collating and normalizing the scans from all the ships in the task force. The data stream will be forwarded to Starfleet before the end of alpha shift, sir.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he walks to the brig entrance, enters his authorization code... steps in to find the CTO in his office... he nods once, as he notes the CTO in conversation::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Ahead of me as always.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Stands to greet the CIV ::  CIV: Captain Tannis.  What brings you to my lair?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: with a perfectly straight face :: CO: I do have a reputation to maintain, sir.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::he walks up to the CTO's desk and holds out his hand:: CTO: The prisoners, of course. I came to make sure that... they were well-behaved. 
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Indeed.  As long as you don't go using the engineering strategy of multiplying real time fixes by multiples of four.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: genuinely puzzled :: CO: Engineers do that?
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Takes the Captain's hand, wondering if he's engaging in the original intent of the handshake - to display that there is no weapon in his hand ::  CIV: I assure you they are as well off as they deserve to be.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: I believe it first appeared in Mr. Scott's guide to engineering.  A somewhat notorious biography and underground training manual for engineers at the Academy.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::perks up all of the sudden:: CO: Sir, two Amenti cruisers are on an intercept course with the Q.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::glad to have something to do other than research::

ACTION: As if on cue, the Amenti observer appears on the Bridge from the port turbolift.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: immediately turns to scanning the approaching craft ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ops: Open Hailing frequencies.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning:: Observer: It seems we have company.  Do you know what might bring your ships here?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::shakes the CTO's hand forcefully, with a slight though friendly smirk on his face:: CTO: Commander, never forget that what they deserve from us, we undoubtedly deserve from them if the situation was reversed. The only difference is, they are now in our hands. I would like to see them for a moment, please.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::turns to wait for the Amenti's response, being curious herself::
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CIV: You can see them, but I'm not sure what you're expecting to find.  :: Leads the way ::
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
CO: Sir, their shields are up, standard procedure in wartime, but their weapons aren't charged... yet...  that doesn't explain what they want with us though.
Host Kranas says:
CO: I might.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas:  Please....
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::indicates he should continue::
Host Kranas says:
:: Looks at the Captain curiously, not completely familiar with the body language of these amalgamated people ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas: Any elucidation you could offer would be greatly appreciated.  ::realizing the Amenti did not follow his intent::

ACTION: Kranas opens his mouth to respond, but the operations officer turns first.

Host OPS_Richard says:
CO: Sir, incoming transmission from the Amenti.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: On Screen
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::walks around to the back, to where the Synod prisoners are being kept... and he watches them... the layout of the brig, counting the numbers in each cell::

ACTION: What can only be assumed to be the commanding officer of one of the Amenti vessels appears on screen.

Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: USS Quirinus, this is Miran of the Amenti,.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising:: COM: Miran: I am Captain Sulek of the Quirinus.  How may we be of assistance?
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CIV: They're... quiet.  We had to pump a slight anesthetic into the cells to keep them placated.
Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: We are here to see that the Synod arrive where they belong, Captain.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::wonders why they don't trust the Q to do the job themselves:: CO: They're flanking us
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: I see. Have they said anything since they were taken, either to you or to each other?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: My orders are to turn them over to Federation authorities on Arcadia Station. You are more than welcome to come with us.  Your observer, Kranas, will confirm this.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CIV: One of them told us that we were foolish to attack - as we found as when it was discovered to be a Tholian nursery.  Other than that, they've been highly aggressive.  When not trying to escape, they tried to kill themselves and each other.
Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: Synod scum like that do not belong in the hands of "Federation authorities" Captain.  They deserve to be on the business end of a pistol.
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::can't say that she disagrees with the Amenti on that one, but is nonetheless suspicious of how far they'd go to make good on their request::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: Never the less, I have my orders.  I am sure that your Command Staff will be represented to Starfleet.  As we are allies, you must also understand that I too am bound by a certain code of ethics.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: Naturally. We can agree that of the entire mission, these prisoners are some of our more valuable gains. Don't hesitate to sedate them even more heavily, restrain them, isolate them if necessary. I trust you don't mind if I remain here with you until our arrival at Arcadia Station.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: I again offer you the right of escort with us.
Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: And also bound by rules of interference.  Do not forget that you are in Amenti territory, Captain.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Glances at the Captain sideways, wondering if he's just a commander or a kindred ::  CIV: I'm sorry, I didn't catch your background...
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: We are not interfering we have no orders from Starfleet other than those we have.  If you have other orders from your Command, I will of course look at these and confirm them as per treaty protocol.
Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: I wish you to turn over control of the prisoners to the Amenti.  I will take responsibility for them.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
::with a stony face, not catching the CTO's intent:: CTO: I did not offer it. I am Zaldan. ::blinks:: 
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
CIV: Not your race.  What did you do before you held the rank of Captain?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: If you will transmit orders from bearing the confirmation of the Amenti Counsel, then I will verify through Starfleet command. I regret that I cannot simply turn over the prisoners on your say.
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: ... Chief tactical officer of the Ulysses. I then held a post with Starfleet Security in San Francisco before operating on Starbase 74 through Special Operations. ::he raises an eyebrow and a half-scoff, half-laugh:: You can check my credentials if you wish, commander.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas:  As observer for the Amenti, I would request that if you have received any such orders.
Host Miran says:
@COM: Quirinus: Standing orders are to destroy Synod in Amenti space.  I believe they are still Synod, and this is still Amenti space.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Miran: I await the transmission of your orders so I may confirm.  The Synod are not aboard a Synod ship to which those orders apply.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::signals Richards to cut outgoing audio:: Helm: ETA to gate?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Can we out run them if need be?
Host Miran says:
@:: trying to remain pleasant ::  COM: Quirinus: Come now, Captain.  I wouldn't want to see you fire upon another friendly vessel.  Let us take care of them.  Surely you Starfleeters have packed enough of the scum into your prisons.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Amenti drive technology is on a par with that of the Federation, sir. The outcome of such a pursuit is in doubt.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::signals to reopen and getting Miran's veiled threat:: COM Miran: I did not say that I would fire on you.  I will, however, do what is necessary to protect my ship.  Since you have transmitted no orders, I must believe that you have no orders regarding POWs and as such decline your request ::signals cut in audio:: Kostandinos: Shields up full.
Host CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
:: Tries to hide his curiosity at the words "Special Operations" ::  CIV: An interesting background.  Quite business like in regards to our... guests.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Helm: Get ready for high warp.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks at the Amenti observer :: CO: May I suggest that our guest may be of some service in defusing this situation?
TO_Lt_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::makes sure their own shields are fully powered:: CO: Done, sir.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas: Is there a specific means to avoid this conflict?
Host Kranas says:
CO: He is correct, the Amenti have standing orders to destroy the Synod.  Years of aggression are... difficult on a race.  Some are not adjusting to the treaty as well as others.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Kranas: Tell us of the Amenti culture, please. What traits is a commander like Miran likely to respect?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas: That much is obvious.  I would want to proceed without aggression if possible.  Surely, you must have some suggestion.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Open a secure channel and notify SF Command of the situation.
Host Kranas says:
CO/CSO: Amenti culture is caste like.  It is likely he and his family have been warriors and military personnel for many generations.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers/Tannis*: To the bridge.  We have a situation.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas: Is there a code of honor for warriors?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kranas: Something that we can use to our advantage?
CIV_Capt_Tannis says:
CTO: That is why I've been assigned to this sector. However, my orders do not include... prisoner processing at this time. However, we'll keep them safe... ::he walks back to the brig cells, to take one final look, before responding :: *CO*: Aye, captain. What's going on? ::he looks to the CTO::
Host Kranas says:
CO: The code has always been to destroy that which attacks us.  The Synod do not possess this "honor", so we do not offer it to them.

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