Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10507.30

Starring:

Sophia Wakeling	as	[XO] Commander Anya Jameson

                        …with…

Renee Amos		as	[OPS] Ensign Renee Santos
David Gibson		as	[CSO] Lieutenant Junior Grade Tobius Wuer
Scott Knight		as	[CTO] Lieutenant Junior Grade Stuart MacAllister
Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	[CIV] Lieutenant Commander John Exeter

                        …Guest Starring…

Martijn Lemmen	as	[NPC] Lieutenant Tousin, Rear Admiral Brian Black

                        …Direction…

Martijn Lemmen      	as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

Summary

The U.S.S. Tal-War remains docked at Deep Space 29 as security and medical teams from Starfleet Command stray the areas of the ship that have been designated as crime scenes or related to the case at hand.

Meanwhile the CSO and CTO are making progress in their investigation while the CNS and FCO try to support the XO as well as help with the fact finding. With the majority of the senior staff occupied with the murder investigation, operational matters onboard the Tal-War are handled by OPS and the CIV.

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OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Arrives on the Bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@::Is still in the cell, wishing she had another cup of coffee::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: On the bridge reading through suspect list and the data he had received::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Arrives on the Bridge::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::in the Lab with the CSO going over the evidence::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::In the lab having finished compiling all their evidence so far:: CTO: Well that’s it all compiled, only you and I have access currently

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Nods to Santos:: OPS: Contact DS 27, I want to beam over to the station.

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::making his way to the brig area of the station, holding his PADD tightly as he waits for the TL to arrive::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::nods:: CSO: Good, I'm going to the bridge, I suggest you see if you can get any more information on McKeon junior.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CIV: What should I tell them, Sir? Anyone in particular you wish to see?

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Paces the cell a little, partly from weariness, mostly from anxiety::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: I would like to visit the XO and ask her a few questions.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Raises TR1 so they get ready:: CIV: Understood, Sir.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Do you think we should share this info with anyone?  And as for lines of enquiry we're down almost down to just that Independent Outpost!

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::steps into a TL:: TL: Deck 1, bridge.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
COM: DS27: Commander Exeter is beaming over. Please advise the XO he wishes to see them.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::before the doors shut:: CSO: I'll see what I can dig up about the outpost.

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Stops a moment, thinking she can hear a noise outside, but then continues to pace::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::exits the TL and moves into the brig area, nodding at the security guards at the entrance::

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Stops again, sure she heard a noise, then attempts to look out of the cell::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::waits for the lift to reach the bridge and begins pacing::

Host RADM_Black says:
<DS27 OPS> COM: Tal-War: Negative, Rear Admiral Black is currently visiting the Commander.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::Get up from his station and heads for the door:: Computer: Lock out all access to these files from anywhere but this laboratory and seal access to all but myself and Lt. MacAllister

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: looks up and raises an eyebrow:: Self: Rear Admiral Black........... It can't be.

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::takes position before the XO's holding cell and nods::  XO: Commander Jameson I presume ?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Computer: Give service record for Rear Admiral Black!

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Notices the pips, and the like, and stands up a little straighter::  RADM: Yes Sir.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::steps off the TL onto the bridge and heads straight for his console and immediately begins attempting to access data on the independent Outpost from SFI::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
*OPS*: Renee are you busy at the minute?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::blinks as she realizes Exeter meant he wanted to visit Jameson. Funny that DS27 should have caught on this::

Host RADM_Black says:
ACTION: The Admiral's standard service record appears on the CIV's console.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
*CSO*: I'm on duty but otherwise not busy ::grins::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ XO: My name is Brian Black, pleasure to meet you, Commander....  I wish it was under better circumstances....  ::deactivates the force field and hands the XO a PADD with orders::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: As he looks at his console a small smile appears on his face:: self: Rear Admiral Brian Black.........the sneaky devil :: looks towards OPS:: OPS: Send a COMM to R.Adm. Black that the Acting Commanding Officer of the Tal-War would like to have a word with him.

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Looks at Black with a confused expression that cleared as she read the PADD::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
*OPS*: Well I need you to see if you can discreetly request records on an Ens. Gloria McKeon and I'm on my way up to the bridge

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ RADM: But...but...this has got to be a mistake?

Host RADM_Black says:
@ XO: Commander Jameson, it my duty to remove you from active and the Executive Officer's position of the U.S.S. Tal-War at this moment in time...  pending your court marshal....

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::Steps into the TL:: Computer: Bridge...

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::winces:: CIV: Admiral Black is currently visiting Commander Jameson in the Brigg, Sir. He might not appreciate an interruption... ::puts Wuer on standby while she waits for an answer. Lovely to be caught in the middle of the brass::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::continues digging around in the SFI files::

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Shakes her head slightly::  RADM: Who authorised this? But what about the ship?  We can't leave her with no command crew.  Admiral, please tell me what's really going on?

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ::Self: And my record...how is this going to look on my record.  It had better be expunged when they find the truth or so help me.....::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ XO: I authorised it, Commander.... as new Sector Commander of the region I had no other option but to take this course of action...  if the court marshal clears you of all charges you will be back on active duty... but until that time...  ::shakes his head::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::prepares a connection with the Admiral's office and the Yeoman just in case::

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ RADM: May I address my crew one last time before you remove me?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: then wait till he's done with visiting the XO, ensign :: looks around::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: Can I have a word Commander?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Yes, Lieutenant?

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ ~~~CIV: Help, please find out what happened. Urgent.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::Arrives on the bridge and walks over to Renee::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::shakes his head::  XO: You can convey with your crew as you see fit...  this does not prohibit you from speaking to them if they visit you.

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: rubs his neck in confusion: Self: what  happened!

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CIV: Aye, Sir. ::leaves the message for R.Adm. Black's Yeoman to pass along::

XO_Cmdr_Jameson says:
@ RADM: I understand.   ::Backs away from the Admiral, and sits in the corner of the cell, desperately trying to think of something she might have missed......::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: We tracked the defiant to an independent Outpost right? I've been researching the outpost its self and it would appear they've received numerous warnings about evading federation policies on smuggling.

Host RADM_Black says:
ACTION: OPS receives a reply that her message will be relayed as soon as the Admiral returns.

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::nods at the XO::  XO: I will return as soon as I have more time for you...  ::heads out of the brig area::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::replays Tobius's requests and scratches head::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: What did R.Adm. McKeon had to do with them?

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::Overhears the CTO/ CIV talking and heads there way:: CTO: You've had luck with that outpost then Stuart?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: could you request the evidence JAG has against our XO and CO>

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: So far only that SFC has warned them repeatedly about smuggling so far... ::Turns to his console as it bleeps with more information::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::makes his way into the TL::  TL: Docking bay 12!

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::brings up what portion of junior McKeon she's allowed to access::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: It seems the USS Liberty has been a regular visitor to the outpost going by these docking records.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO/CIV: Worth investigation then maybe?

Host RADM_Black says:
ACTION: Information blockade on Gloria McKeon's record is still in place.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::raises head:: CIV: Working on it. COM: DS27: JAG: Tal War Ops to JAG office. Could you organize access to the evidence against Captain Ellis and Commander Jameson, as per Commander Exeter's request, please?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Try to find some history on the smugglers, what where they doing during the Dominion conflict when where they founded.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::walks over to OPS:: OPS: Have you been able to get anything?

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: I'm on it. ::turns back to his console and digs some more::

Host RADM_Black says:
<Lt Tousin> COM: Tal-War: You will be notified when all the evidence has been prepped for the court marshal...

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::mutes her COMM:: CSO: I couldn't find anything. There is a complete block on Gloria McKeon's records. ::points at flashing red script on her console and puts her finger on her lips::

Host RADM_Black says:
@ ::walks over the docking bay and enters the U.S.S. Tal-War, nodding at the two security officers at the entrance::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: I'm aware of the block out Ren, but can't you put in a request for access, you never know we might get lucky.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
COM: DS27: <Tousin>: But surely the evidence has to be available before the court martial, with all due respect, Sir?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::mutes COMM again:: CSO: That is how I got this answer, Sir. They won't let us access her records.

Host RADM_Black says:
<Lt Tousin> COM: Tal-War: Don't worry... you will have ample time to prepare for the court marshal, with said evidence.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: There's no concrete information about dates but the smugglers seem to concentrate mostly on smuggling weapons.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: Got out of bed the wrong side this morning did we.... I wouldn't pester you but, everything is hanging on this!!

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::thinks she'd have a better day negotiating a free plate of tubs with a Ferengi:: COM: DS27: <Tousin>: Understood Sir, I will pass along your answer to Commander Exeter.

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: Tell him that we must see the evidence at least 48 hours before the trial as said in Starfleet rules and regulations and Federation law.

Host RADM_Black says:
::steps into the TL and turns as the doors close::  TL: Bridge !

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Captain Irvin was asking me about Marquis....... check if they have a history with them. I have a feeling they rose up about the same time.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
COM: DS27: <Tousin>: Of course he will still expect access to the evidence within the time provisioned by regulations. Tal War Ops out.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: I'll have a look. Give me a minute. ::checks for links with the Marquis::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::takes Tobius by an arm to walk him a little further back:: CSO: What's up with you, Tobius? ::whispers::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: ::whispers:: I can't say much but Gloria McKeon is our only real lead and Adm. Haydes has locked us out and I smell a rat.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CIV: The Marquis were never active in that region, I'll check docking times for the Liberty and headings, and see if that turns anything up.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: If there’s anyway you can get those records and I mean anyway we need them!

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CSO: I was online with the JAG office on the station, do you realize how it would make you look if they knew what you're after? This access warning is an official non sequitur. You're not asking me... are you?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CTO: Good.  ::looks confused towards the view screen::

Host RADM_Black says:
::as the doors slide open he steps onto the bridge, observing the Akira Class bridge::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: turns to see Black and raises an eyebrow:: ALL: Admiral on Deck!

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::ignores the admiral as he enters the bridge and continues with his research::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::freezes on the spot and shots Wuer a warning glance as the Admiral steps on the Bridge::

Host RADM_Black says:
ALL: At ease...

Host RADM_Black says:
::glances at the CIV::  CIV: Follow me, Commander...  ::heads for the ready room::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::tries to access navigational records for the USS Liberty::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: Yes I am aski.....::turns his had as Renee freezes::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
ALL: As you where ::truns towards the ready room:: Black: 'Great to see you john, been a while' that ever pop in to your head, Brian.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS:  ::Goes back to a whisper still even as the Admiral leaves the room:: Renee, I know what I am asking of you and its your choice if you comply I can't order you

Host RADM_Black says:
::nods at the CIV::  CIV: Good to see you again, John..  ::enters the ready room and heads for the CO's desk::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::looks at his results:: Self: Interesting. ::studies some more::

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
CSO: Thank you for the vote of confidence, Tobius, but they have securities in place I can never hope to breach. ::starts thinking and winces again:: I might know someone who can...

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Follows Black:: Black: So what can a humble 2nd officer of a dinky little ship do to a freshly promoted Rear Admiral?

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
OPS: Thanks Renee, I'll leave you to it, but keep me informed  ::whispers:: The XO's career could hinge on it

Host RADM_Black says:
::grins as he takes a seat behind the desk:: XO: Well, first off... how have you been doing ?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::thinks her career is shaping very badly at the moment too and sighs deeply::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::He grabs her hand and squeezes it lightly in friendship ands thanks and then heads off over to Tactical::

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: Badly, I got a  CO and XO in the slammer and I got a crew eager to prove there innocence yet Haydes locked us out of properly investigating this.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Take a look at this.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::walks into the Tactical station and Stuart’s console::  CTO: What we got?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: And I got an Admiral in my seat!

Host RADM_Black says:
::nods::  CIV: Well, I can tell you a lot of higher ups and looking in on this one...  and Admiral Haydes is currently forming the court marshal board...so he has been granted extra privileges... better not to stand in his way at this moment in time.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
:: Accesses Starfleet databases to check out a certain name on the USS Liberty's roster, more or less hoping he is no longer on the ship::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Well I have records of the rouge defiant docking at the outpost, followed only 2 hours later by another one of the same configuration.

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: could bloody well be , but Irvin and Jameson are innocent until proven guilty. And this facadé they call a Court martial looks like if the Cardassian have taken over SF!

Host RADM_Black says:
CIV: That may all seem that way, but you'll have to do with what you have been given so far...  and as soon as the trial date has been set you will receive the documented information.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: I can't see any records of what cargo they had aboard at the time, either it wasn't entered or it was deleted

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Intriguing, do those times coincide with the possibility of them having collected someone from the Cargo vessel we left?

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: The problem is the lawyer in me is getting steamed up and If I was doing the  defence of Jameson and Irvin You  along with Haydes would have a very hard time setting a date seeing that by now you would have been swamped with journalists.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Chews lower lip as the name of Jim Werner stares at her from the Liberty's roster. Lt Cdr Werner is still serving as Ops officer and he is probably still interested in blonde young ensigns::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Well if the rouge Defiant we encountered docked at the outpost then they could certainly have dropped someone off.

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
Radm: Now stop playing me  like a fool and tell me who's cover up this is, Brian. Who's mess are Irvin and Jameson paying for.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Well that seems very possible. ::looks round to check there not being over heard:: You know If your going to attempt what we discussed, you had better attempt it soon as times is running out for the XO and the CO.

Host RADM_Black says:
::grins::  CIV: But that's not what I am here for.... ::pauses for a moment:: I do have some business to take care off...  with Captain Irvin being transported to another Starbase and Commander Jameson relieved from active duty I am hereby promoting to Acting Executive Officer until Commander Jameson is cleared or a new permanent XO is assigned.

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Looks at Tobius's back and starts composing a text message for Werner.::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::quietly:: CSO: I'm keeping that as a last resort for the moment, in case I can't get what we need through the proper channels.

CIV-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: Irvin being transported? Jameson relieved? God, why doesn't SF command keep it's command crews informed. It's a miracle we have people graduating from SF Academy!

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: I think I may have opened a can of worms, I've asked Renee to obtain Gloria McKeon’s records by any means necessary, but I have faith she will be discrete

Host RADM_Black says:
AXO: You know as well as I do, John... that when a Flag Officer is murdered on a Federation Starship that they will need someone to blame it on...

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::Sends the private message over to the USS Liberty. Maybe he won't respond, maybe he won't remember her::

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: I have every faith in Ensign Santos' integrity. ::smiles across at OPS::

AXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
R.Adm: Yeah, but locking out any evidence which could point out they might well be innocent is unfair.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
::something inside Stuarts mind goes twang:: CSO: What if there were two of them?

OPS_Ens_Santos says:
::catches MacAllister's smile and smiles back feebly as her console blinks with an incoming private message destined to her, sealing her fate.::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: I've known her long enough to know she's a girl of integrity Stuart, well women now  ::looks over in her direction too and smiles::

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
::his mind snaps to attention:: CTO: Two of what?

Host RADM_Black says:
::stands from the chair::  AXO: Since when was life fair, John ?  There will always be higher ups pulling the strings...  ::extends his hand::  I wish you luck with the preparations.....  You know where to find me.

CTO_LtJG_MacAllister says:
CSO: Two Defiants! One of them could have been there all the time without us knowing. Go through the sensor logs. Look in particular for any tachyon emitions.

AXO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Shakes his hand and smiles:: Black: Thanks, just remember we could use some help with certain lock outs.

CSO_LtJG_Wuer says:
CTO: Right on it...  ::Runs over to his console and starts checking the logs::

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
Season 5, Episode 2  (Mission #149)
“Silence before the Storm” - Part II

Original Air Date: 10507.30
Script Editor: David Gibson
Executive Producer: Martijn Lemmen
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