Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10510.08

Starring:

Brendan Ringenoldus 	as 	[XO] Lieutenant Commander John Exeter

                        …with…

Renee Amos		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Renee Santos
David Gibson		as	[CSO] Tobius Wuer

                        …Guest Starring…

Scott Knight		as	[Scimitar XO] Commander Ethan MacAllister
Rob Lemmens	as	[Scimitar CMO] Lieutenant Commander Zoran Abmarez
Arlene McIntyre     	as 	[NPC] Station Security Officer Ren Joam

                        …absent…

Sophia Wakeling	as 	[XO] Commander Anya Jameson
Alexander Vuklis	as	[CMO] Lieutenant Jovan Brabas

                        …Direction…

Arlene McIntyre      	as 	U.S.S. Tal-War – SM

SUMMARY:  The USS Tal War has returned to federation space and now is docked at DS 9.  The CSO's experiment he was conduction has gone awry resulting in the station over reacting and remote controlling the ship away from the station before it blows.

On the station tragedy struck.  The CTO was killed by an unknown assailant.  The assailant has been killed.  Why was the CTO targeted?  Who was the assailant and are their more?

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SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
@::Approaching the TW airlock::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
@::Walking along side the commander.::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::On the bridge looking rather confused::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::walks over to some of the remaining debris in the lab and picks it up and takes it for disposal::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
@::Approaches the security detail:: Sec: Commander Ethan MacAllister, I have orders to consult with the Captain.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: I suggest you start filtering through the station database and look for any clues, Messages, transports, footage you name it. Contact the CSO to help you out. I got a brother of Mr. MacAllister to talk too.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
XO: Aye Sir. This all feels very familiar, doesn't it ::looks sad::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::walks over to one of the newly completed laboratory benches and starts to assemble equipment they where able to salvage, although his heart is not really in it::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@<Security> XO: Let me check that with the bridge, Sir. *XO*: Commander Exeter we got the CTO's brother down here.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
OPS: C'est la vie. It happens, Lieutenant, pity it happens much to often.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
@::Waits patiently besides the commander until they received permission to board.::

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
*CSO*: Santos here. How is the cleaning coming up, Sir?

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
@::Taps his foot::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
*OPS*: We've managed to salvage a lot of stuff, the damage wasn't particularly bad, but the engineering team is refitting now..

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: sighs as he receives the message from security::*Security*: Let him onboard, crewman.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
*CSO*: I am sorry to take you away from such a compelling task, but you are requested on the Bridge to assist me, Sir ::sounding more cheerful than she is::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
<Security>: You are granted permission, you know where the bridge is, sir and also my condolences with your brother, sir, he was a good boss, sir.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
@Sec: What about my brother?!?!

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
@::Looks at the commander all of a sudden.::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
*OPS*: Okay Ms. Santos on my way, assistance with what may I ask? ::puts his what he's doing down and heads to the door::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
@::Doesn't wait for an answer but pushes past the guard and heads for the nearest TL::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
@<security>SXO: Nothing, sir, Commander Exeter will explain, sir.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::turns to one of his team:: T'shan: I'm leaving you in charge Lt.  ::walks out of the door::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
@::Follows the commander in.:: SXO: That was weird, what do you think he was talking about?

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
*CSO*: The First Officer wants us to find all records pertaining to the aggression ::can't say the M word::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
SCMO: I have no idea, but I'm damn sure going to find out. ::steps into the TL:: TL: Deck one, Bridge!

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: Straightens his uniform and is going through his speech:: self: I'm sorry, Ethan, but it is my sad duty to inform you of your brothers passing.....that doesn't sound right.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Feels a little awkward being on a different Akira class ship and chuckles:: SXO: Don't you feel that? How familiar this all is and yet... so strangely different?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::heads into the turbolift:: TL: Bridge!  ::he thinks on what Renee said, then he thought back to XO's log:: Self: Dam, it didn't even register till now! ::holds his grief knowing he has his duty to do::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
SCMO: It's not all that different... I used to be CTO here.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
SXO: Well, it is for me I can tell you. The bridge seems further away though. ::Waits for the TL to stop.::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::walks towards the tactical station and checks Stuarts logs::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::Momentarily forgets the security guards comments:: SCMO: The lifts here always were slow. ::Grins::

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Works through the necessary steps to be allowed to link into DS9's security network and database. Fortunately they had already offered and all is approved and ready::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::feels the TL come to a stop and steps out onto the bridge as the doors open::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Proudly follows the commander out of the TL and starts looking around.::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::walks onto the bridge, his attention homing straight too Stuarts station, where he sees the XO and heads over::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::looks to tactical and finds Exeter standing where his brother should be::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: What's going on John?

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Nods to the XO and smiles as he recognises their former flight control officer.::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
:: straightens up:: SXO: Commander MacAllister, my office please. ::Looks towards Abmeraz:: SCMO: we have a nice mess hall, what I have to discuss with your XO is private, commander.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::stops just before he gets to Tactical and turns to the two men who entered from the other TL, one who looks a lot like Stuart::

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Nods to Tobius as he enters the Bridge but notices he's looking away to another station and looks too::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::nods to Zoran and follows Exeter to his office::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::nods while his smile disappears:: XO: Certainly sir. ::Faces the SXO: I'll be around if you need me sir. ::Turns to leave the bridge again.::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::enters the ready room and heads for the replicator:: SXO: Take a seat, Ethan, coffee, tea, scotch.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::deciding it must be a MacAllister family member, leaves Exeter to his hard duty and walks over to OPS::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: Skip the formalities John, what's going on with my brother?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: The XO can sure be a hard nut sometimes, but I admire anyone who has the courage to do what I think he's doing now, what was it you needed me for?

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: I have access to DS9's security network. Where would like to start? ::no more kidding about who assists who now::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Turns around one time before leaving the bridge to take a good look around.:: Self: Indeed, pretty much the same.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Well, you want me pussy footing about it or you want it straight up, if so take a bloody seat.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: I guess we start by viewing the log...

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::thinks who if Stuart was still alive it would be him helping investigate as they had done many times in the last year::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::takes a seat:: XO: Happy now? Because I'm not, I get orders from my sector commander to report to your commanding officer without saying why, then I get your security officer muttering cryptic messages at me about my brother so stop stalling and TELL ME WHAT HE DID!

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: Which ones? Security officers, docking manifest, communications?

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Well, it's what he didn't do, more or less. It is with great sorrow I have to tell you that your brother passed away, commander.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Enters the TL:: TL: Deck 5.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::very quietly:: XO: You what?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: Is there any video footage of the incident? And also has the CMO reported any findings yet?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::...together he and MacAllister had been able to solve numerous cases and even get out of few scrapes::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: your brother had died. I'm sorry, Ethan.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Waits for the TL to arrive at the requested deck then steps out.::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: When?

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: 24 hours ago, we had just docked and the crew was sent on leave. 

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::....wonders if without Stuart’s aid he will be as good a detective::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::Clenches his fist::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: How?

Host Arlene says:
@<Station Security> COM: Tal War:  Tal war this is Ren Joarn of security.  Please come in.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::walks over to the bar.:: Bartender: Something cold please.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: I am starting at the same point you are. Let's see if there is an autopsy report yet ::starts looking::

Arlene is now known as Ren.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Circumstances to how he died are classified till the investigation are ended.
Ren is now known as Ren_Joarn.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: This is Lt. Wuer, how may we be of assistance?

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
<Bartender> ::Begins to juggle with some cups and shakers and puts some very interesting and colourful drink in front of the SCMO.:: SCMO: Here you go my good man. Haven't seen you around before.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::slams his fist on the desk:: XO: DAMMIT JOHN I'M HIS BROTHER! ::glares at Exeter with an icy stare::

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  I've found something interesting on the body of the assailant.  We found out his name... Janor McQid.  He had what we would call a PADD on him.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::It doesn't look like the medical report has been filed yet. While Tobius handles the communications, Renee starts looking for video footage::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: And I'm his Commanding officer and you know the regulations as well as me, Ethan. We know nothing yet and we will know more in a few hours. I got my best officers on the job. I can't tell you exactly what happened, because we know next to nothing ourselves. 

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Takes his drink and tries it, finding it exceptionally cold and easy to drink.:: Bartender: That can be, I serve on the USS Scimitar. I am here with our executive officer. He was supposed to report to your commanding officer. He's in the ready room with your XO now.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: Any reason he would want to kill my fri.... I mean why he would kill Lt. MacAllister?

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: When is his body being released?

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO: Everything is cryptic to be sure.  He was receiving orders from a shadowy figure.  One the Computer can't identify even when we extrapolate outside interference.  That was disturbing enough.  What was more disturbing was this individual had a picture of each and every member of the Tal War crew.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Well, after the station's doctor has cleared him. I think in the next 36 hours.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Doesn't exactly feel eager to watch video footage if she finds it::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: I want him flown back to Scotland, I want a traditional Celtic burial for him.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::notices Renee struggling a little he lightly squeezes her shoulder and warmly smiles at her for support::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Throw him on a raft and set fire to him?

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  Basically we think Lt MacAllister was the first person off the Tal War that was recognized.  Your crew is a Target Lt.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM:DS9: Was that the only content of the PADD you found?

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: That's Viking John. ::frowns::

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
<Bartender> ::Nods as he starts to round up some glasses on the bar.:: SCMO: Welcome aboard the USS Tal War then my good man. Call me if you require anything else to drink. ::Goes about his business.::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: A hit list for our entire crew, who would want such a thing?

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: I'm Irish, we generally wanted to be buried in a barrel of Guinness...according to my uncle.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::his thoughts wander to Sarah McKeon momentarily::

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  Yes it was.  He also had a ceremonial dagger on him.  Klingonish if you will.  Have you guys been in the Gamma Quadrant lately?

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  I have no idea.  Has the Tal War crew made any enemies lately?

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: I'll take care of the details, just make sure he gets there.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::Listens to the communication in dismay::

Host Ren_Joarn says:
::OPS Station beeps another incoming call from the station.::

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: Aye, I will promise that. As soon as he's released I'll ship him, out to Scotland.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: I can think of one person but... never mind and know we have not been in the Gamma Quadrant recently, we've been in deep space for over six months

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
COM: DS9: Tal War Ops, we're listening.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  Well, you made an enemy somewhere and I have a feeling you need to find out who quickly.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: How much exactly do you know?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: Thank you for you help, I must go we have another transmission.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@<Security> COM:OPS:  This is station security.  We are presently on deck 22 section 7.  In the guest quarters.  I think you need to send someone.  It's Lt Mason.  She....ummmmm, has been.....ummm stabbed.  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: This stays between you and me And I don't want a crazed Scotsman with a kilt and a claymore running through this station shouting in Gaelic bowing revenge.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  Understood.  I think it's the same one I'm getting.  I'm sure we will be talking again.  Ren out.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: I haven't done that in years.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: And I don't want you to start. Your brother was murdered, but the problem we have is that his murderer is also dead.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM; DS9: Wuer out...

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Takes another sip from his cold drink.::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: Surely you don't think he was working alone?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: Put them on screen Ensign...  *XO*: Commander, sorry to interrupt but I think you may want to hear this!

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: He wasn't I would bet the my chair I stole from the Scimitar on it.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
::puts the communication on screen and starts checking the manifest. She doesn't know a Lt Mason but then this is a big crew::

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::hears the Com:: XO: You might wanna get that.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
*CSO*: On my way ::stands up:: SXO: I Think you might find this interesting.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::stands and follows his opposite number onto the bridge::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: Can you confirm any connection to the first incident yet?

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@COM:CSO:  Not yet.....::Pauses a moment.::  The only connection is the stab wounds right now.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: report! ::moves to the centre chair::

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: We do have a Lt Mason and they're missing, Sir. Six others haven't reported back to the ship yet.

SCMO_LtCmdr_Abmeraz says:
::Still unaware of any events he finishes his cold drink and signals the Bartender for another.::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
XO: Commander, another crew member has been stabbed, and station security have found a hit list of our crew!

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO: holy crap! Okay, I want all crew rounded up and back on the ship. I want a study of this hit list and I want this murder weapon. We got two corpses and that's two to many.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::points to the viewscreen:: XO: The Security Chief here was just informing us of the second incident.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@<Security> COM:CSO:  You may want someone to come on down Sir.

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: Sounds like you have your hands full, can I get a look at that list?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: Have you been able to apprehend Janor McQid yet?

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
XO: Sir, everyone other than six crew members are back on the ship....

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
CSO/OPS: you two get a  phaser and go to the murder site, don't lose each other out of sight.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@<security> COM:CSO:  He was the original assailant that was killed Lt.  So yes.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
XO: Understood Sir ::nods to Tobius to close the comm. channel as soon as he's announced their arrival::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
XO: Sir, it would seem there are multiple assailants, someone wants us all dead and I must admit one name has come to mind?

ACTION:  Slowly 3 more comms. come in from the station.  Another three bodies were found.  All of them stabbed.  One was found in Quark's holosuites.  One in a Bajoran temple and another with a lady of questionable reputation.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::walks to a secondary station and downloads the hit list to a PADD and hands it to Ethan:: SXO: If you and the CMO aren't to busy you could do me a favour and get those 6 officers for me, it's better then doing nothing.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9; Myself and Ens Santos are coming down to the station ASAP...

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: I'll consider it, in the mean time... my crew have shore leave scheduled and I need to know if any of their names are on the list.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: I think it's our crew only.

Host Ren_Joarn says:
@<Security> COM:CSO:  We will be waiting.  Security is sure hoping right now thanks to you guys.  I'm getting more calls now.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
COM: DS9: Wuer out  ::walks over to the TL:: OPS: You ready?

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks the list:: SXO: No Scimi crew on it, Ethan. 

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: I was waiting for you ::smiles and enters the TL with him::

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::before he gets into the TL:: XO: Just a thought Commander, but would it maybe wise to check on the current status of Sarah McKeon?

SXO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
XO: Have the list encrypted and send it to the console in my office... in the mean time I'll see if I can get your crew back.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
::walks into the TL after Santos:: TL: TR1
Ren_Joarn is now known as Arlene.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
SXO: please do. We got 6 out there :;checks console:: make that three and they won't hit you.

OPS_LtJG_Santos says:
CSO: One thing though... I had a glimpse on the Security logs while you were talking, the murderer is from the Gamma quadrant. It is a little known species but his appearance is consistent with what we know.

CSO_Lt_Wuer says:
OPS: Were going to have to watch our backs on this one, Renee...

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
::checks his console and tries to find any reports on Ex-rear Admiral Sarah McKeon.:: CSO: work on it.

Host XO-LtCmdr-Exeter says:
,work= working>

Host Arlene says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
Season 8, Episode 2  (Mission #176)
“Home Coming and New beginnings.....maybe  ”

Original Air Date: 10605.27
Script Editor: David Gibson
Executive Producer: Arlene McIntrye
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