Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10808.17 
Starring: 
Ian Robinson   as         [XO] Commander Thomas T. Quchant 
…Also Starring… 
Scott Knight   as  [FCO]  Commander William X. Foster
Julie Ledger   as [OPS] Commander Sharra Telgar
Andrew James   as [CTO] Lieutenant Zarn
 Cathy Knights   as         [CMO] Lieutenant Ren Ro'kar 
     …Guest Starring…
Arlene McIntyre       as [NPC - EO] Lt. Commander Lorehani Quchant 
			And All Romulan Personnel
			And Captain Mathison
			And Talosians
     …Absent…
David Gibson   as [CO] Commander Tobius Wuer

                        …Direction… 
Arlene McIntyre        as  U.S.S. Tal-War - SM 

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XO_Quchant says:
::sits on the big chair getting confirmation from the transporter room that the AT have made it safely to the Romulan vessel::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
::steps into the transporter room::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
::walks alongside OPS:: OPS: This should be... fun.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
::looks at the CTO and lifts her brows as she steps onto the transporter pad :: CTO:  If you say so.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
::adjusts his tricorder and follows the others onto the transporter pad:: All: I hope you all had your shots
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
OPS: That time of the month eh? ::grunts::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
::glares at the CTO:: CTO:  If you know what's good for you big man, you had better watch it.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CMO:  Of course Doctor.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
OPS: I'll take that as a yes... ::grunts and goes up to the transporter pad with a smile to show he's half joking::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::turns the corner and has the door to the transporter room in sight::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
::nods:: OPS: Good, Commander, I am glad someone remembered
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
CMO: Shots? What shots?
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CMO: I try to keep current.  You never know what we may run up against.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::enters the transporter room and steps up to the pad without a word::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
::sighs:: CTO: It was in the memo this morning...
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
::looks at the FCO :: FCO:  Running late?
XO_Quchant says:
*Transporter Room*: Status please.  The Romulans are going to wonder where you are.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
OPS: Just a little... one of the shuttle pilots was having a small crisis.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
::smiles to OPS::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
::smiles back:: TR_Guy:  Energize.

ACTION:  The Away Team shimmers out of existence.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
CMO: Memo? I never got a memo? I'm not going to die am I...I mean ::cut off by the beam-out::
XO_Quchant says:
::gets confirmation from the TR that the AT have made it to the romulan vessel::
XO_Quchant says:
*AT*: Report
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@*XO* We've just arrived Sir.  :: looks around ::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::reaches for his tricorder subconsciously::
Host Kort says:
@::Enters the transporter room as the humans and assorted people appear on the transporter padd::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::looks around:: OPS: I never did like these Romulan tubs.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::looks around:: FCO: Got to hand it to the Romulans for their great decor...
Host Kort says:
@All:  Welcome aboard.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::looks around:: CTO: You ARE kidding me, right?
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@Kort:  Thank you for you're hospitality.

<Lorehani> ::Enters the bridge and goes over to the engineering station::

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
::puts his hand to his side to check his phaser is still there:: FCO: Indeed.
Host Kort says:
@::Grins:: OPS:  You are quite welcome and if Starfleet feels that you have violated you general order ::Laughs::  We will be happy to execute the death penalty.  Until then, please enjoy our hospitality.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::bows slightly:: Kort: Thank you
XO_Quchant says:
::nods to his wife as she enters the bridge::

<Lorehani> XO:  So, what is happening?

XO_Quchant says:
Lore: The AT have beamed to the Romulan Vessel.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::whispers:: OPS: If anyone asks they took us prisoner and dragged us in to Talosian space. ::grins::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::smirks and raise her eyebrow:: Kort: How generous of you.
Host Kort says:
@OPS:  We strive to be good hosts.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@Self: Happy to execute the death penalty? ::frowns a little before returning to a half smile::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
Kort: Oh HA HA HA..so funny...death penalty... HA HA.

<Lorehani> XO:  And you didn't include me!?!?  I would have love to get my hands on a Romulan vessel.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@Kort: Naturally.  I assume you have guest accommodations?
Host Kort says:
@::Looks at the Lurian wierdly::
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: This is a delicate enough situation as it is..
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@Kort: Nice Uniform. ::looks serious:: Love the shoulder pads.

<Lorehani> XO:  And you are saying I can't be delicate?  ::Hands on her hips and a warning look on her face.::

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
CTO: Lt, I suggest you put on your BEST manners.
Host Kort says:
@CTO:  You are just jealous.  If you like I can get you some.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::slaps his forehead as the CTO's remark::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@OPS: I just complemented the man...
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::groans inwardly and keeps watching the man::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@::looks warningly at the CTO::
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: I'm saying the Romulans may be a little.....tense...and we wouldn't want to antagonise them
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@Kort: Yes, that'd be a great souvenir. ::looks at a picture on the wall:: This is Romulus, yes? Very nice picture.

<Lorehani> XO: Oh.......... so I am an antagonist?  How do you survive COMMANDER?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::continues to look around::
Host Kort says:
@All:  Ok, follow me.  We are going to head to the bridge...
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Lieutenant....I made my decision on the Away Team.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@Kort: We are at your service.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::whispers:: FCO: Keep a close eye on Zarn, we don't want trouble I think ::falls into step behind OPS::

<Lorehani> XO:  So be it.  Now my decision in the bedroom. You don't have one.

<Lorehani> ::Turns back to the station.::

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@::follows Kort::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::nods to the CMO and wonders what would happen to his foot if he decided to give the CTO a good kick up the backside::
Host Kort says:
@::Leads them all to a turbo lift.::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@*XO*:  Sir, we are heading to the bridge now.  Will inform you when we are departing.

<Lorehani> XO:  I've been scanning the area.  There are several ships within the Talosian space. There are Klingons, Cardassians, Vulcan, Breen.....

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::steps into the lift with Kort.::
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: What's their status?
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::steps onto the turbolift and looks at the technology::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::now wonders how the big Lurian's gonna fit into the tiny turbolift with the rest of us::

<Lorehani> XO:  They are gathered around the planet in a waiting pattern. ::Continues to scan.::  The Rothchild is there also.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::squeezes into the turbolift, side by side with the big shoulder pads:: FCO: Cosy!

@ACTION: They all get into the lift and the big Lurian squeezes the FCO into the wall.  He can't breath.

XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Lifesigns?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::starts making funny "trying to breathe" noises::

<Lorehani> XO:  I'm reading full ships compliments.  Nothing has happened to the crew.

CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@Self: In an age of spaceships, you'd think they'd invent larger turbolifts... ::tries to remain small:
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Open a channel to the Rothchild.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@FCO: All okay back there?

<Lorehani> ::taps the console.::  XO:  Hailing now......

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::gasps::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CTO:  Could you get your elbow out of my ear, Zarn?

@ACTION:  The turbo lift stops and the doors open.  The bridge appears.  They enter the bridge as the Captain orders the ship into Talosian space.

CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::pushes the CTO a bit so he can escape the lift::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@::steps quickly out of the lift ::

ACTION:  A face appears on the Tal War screen.  It's the XO of the Rothchild, Commander Mathison.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::takes a deep breath and splutters::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@OPS: Would you make up your mind? ::smiles and squeezes out the turbolift::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ *XO* We are departing Commander.
XO_Quchant says:
COM: Rothchild: Commander....Please explain your status and reason for being in orbit of Talos IV

@<Mani> ::A voice from the center of the bridge.::  All:  Please stay out of the way.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::stands still, a huge Lurian trying to keep out of the way::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::moves to against the wall, taking in the functions of the Bridge, trying to identify who does what::

<Mathison> ::Pained look comes across his face.:: COM:Tal War:  We have established standard orbit around the planet along with other ships that we would normally prefer to blow out of the sky.  The inhabitants of the planets have called a congress of all the ships capts.  Our Captain is preparing to go down to the planet.  There is something really weird going on.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::leans against a wall trying to get his breath back::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::acknowledges the Romulan Captain::

@ACTION:  The Romulan War Bird enters Talosian space and there is no going back.

CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::leans closer:: FCO: Commander, I am no pilot but it looks like we are going somewhere...
XO_Quchant says:
COM: Rothchild: Have you tried restraining the captain?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::looks up:: CMO: Certainly seems that way.

#<Mathison> COM:Tal War:  I don't think we are being given the choice.  Besides we are already here.  Dead is dead so why not go down to the planet.

#<Mathison> COM:Tal War:  At least we know what we are dying for.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CMO/FCO/CTO:  Ok people, let's stay sharp.
XO_Quchant says:
COM: Rothchild: Tal-War out

@ACTION:  Talos IV becomes larger on the Romulan screen.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::looks at the view screen::
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Can you access the Rothchild's computer and override their command sequences?
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@OPS: Aye aye, Commander. ::whispers:: I assume medical scans would not be very 'friendly' would they?
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::whispers:: CMO:  I wouldn’t advise it at this moment Doctor.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@FCO: You heard the one about the Romulan and the Pakled... ::looks around:: I'd tell you but I'd have to explain it to everyone no end of times...

<Lorehani> XO:  I can try.  But he is right Thomas.  They are dead anyway.  Let them find out what they are dying for especially with all those ships there.  Its like a battle group.  Who are they attacking?

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@CTO: I hope the pilot's going to stop before that planet gets too big.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: watches the planet grow closer ::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::nods, keeping his gaze forward::

<Lorehani> ::Fingers flying over the console.::

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: looks at the FCO :: FCO:  You know that's just perspective Will.  ::rolls her eyes::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@OPS: I knew that. ::smiles weakly:: Must be the asphyxia.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::grins at the FCO::

@ACTION:  The Romulan Ship approaches the planet and takes up orbit with the other ships.  Some of the Romulan crew start becoming confused including the OPS Officer.  Telgar feels like she is in trouble and the hairs on the back of her neck stand out.

XO_Quchant says:
Lore: I'm not sure they went to the planet of their own accord.
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: If we can get them out of the Talosian's direct influence, perhaps we can get some answers
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::looks to the Captain of the Romulan ship.  Feels the hair on the back of her neck stand up::  All: Something’s wrong here.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::looks at the screen, feeling hungry, his stomach rumbles::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::eyes begin to dart around the bridge trying to identify the threat she knows is there::

<Lorehani> XO:  I'm sure they didn't...  But maybe if we tap into the communications we can hear what is going on.  Maybe Mathison can have this big meeting broadcasted.

CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::looks at the OPS officer:: OPS: In what way? ::reaches for his tricorder::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::hears the CTO's stomach:: CTO: No Zarn, you can't eat it.
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Good idea.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::her breathing becomes rapid in response to the perceived threat::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CMO:  I.....I d…don't know.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::hears Sharra:: OPS are you ok?
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@FCO: Funny guy... there must be something to eat.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::takes out his tricorder and begins to scan Telgar:: OPS: Commander... keep breathing, tell me what's going on?
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::eyes go wide:: All: Oh my God!  They’re everywhere!  ::draws her phaser::
Host Kort says:
@::Looks at some of his crew and becomes uneasy.  Motions for the FCO as he notices that the OPS is displaying the same symptoms.::
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Can you do that without the Rothschild knowing we're doing it?
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::takes his phaser out:: OPS: What are?! I can't shoot what I don't see!
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::leaps for Sharra and grabs at the phaser:: OPS: Sharra!
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@OPS: Who is everywhere? ::takes a step toward her::

<Lorehani> XO:  I can.  ::Redirects her efforts.::

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@CMO: Probably same thing that happened to our FCO earlier.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ CMO:  Are you BLIND!!  Look around you man!!
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::attempts to side step the FCO::
Host Kort says:
@FCO: Our people have indicated that they see some Gelatinous beings but only certain people.  It would seem that yours Operations lady is one of them.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@CTO: Lieutenant, I need you to take out the blue hypospray in my medical kit. ::doesn't take his eyes off Telgar::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@Kort: Have any of your crew reported any other types of hallucination?
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::steps over and takes the blue hypospray, immediately handing it over::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::takes it and holds it in his right hand, still scanning Telgar:: OPS: Describe these beings you see, Commander
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::backs away from the Gelatinous form in front of her and tries to keep them all in sight :: All:  Just stay away from them.  We don't know what they want.
Host Kort says:
@::Looks at the FCO:: FCO:  I'm not convinced that it is a hallucination.  Our other ship here has reported the same thing.  I'm betting some on your ship are seeing the same thing.  If it were a Talosian hallucination.  We would all see it I suspect.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CMO:  What?  You can't see them Doctor?
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@FCO:  Will step away from that thing!
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@OPS: No, sir. Perhaps... perhaps my eyes are not working properly ::keeps close to her:: What are they doing?
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@Kort: Not necessarily, some of our crew reported different hallucinations... they could just be targetting certain members of the crew.

<Lorehani> XO:  I've tapped into their communications.  It would seem that the Rothchild Captain had the same idea and has gone down to the planet with an open communications badge.  ::Switches to audio::  We can here everything.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@Kort: Not necessarily... but for security reasons, we have to cover all the bases. Mani: I suggest you activate your version of an Intruder alert. I am willing to assist.
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Good... well done
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CMO:  It's like...like...a big jello mold.
Host Kort says:
@::Looks at Zarn::  CTO: I can do that.  ::Nods at the tac officer.::  You can join Talic over there ::Points to his left.::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@OPS: I've heard it all now... a big invisible Jello is flying around the ship... ::moves over to Talic, nodding to Mani as he does::
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@OPS: Ok... ::looks around:: And what are they doing? Are they showing signs of aggression? ::moves closer::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::eyes dart to the CTO:: CTO: Zarn!  To your left.  Stay away from it!
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::steps over to Sharra:: OPS: Sharra, I need you to do something for me...

ACTION:  The Tal War hears from the planet, various threats from the various beings on the planet.  There is one consensus.  Everyone hates the Breen.  The Nausicans are looking for a fight.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ CMO: No signs of aggression, they are just standing...sitting there.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::looks to his left:: OPS: I... don't see... 'Jello'...

<Lorehani> XO:  Sounds like quite the party down there.

CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@OPS: Commander, then put the phaser away... General Order 2, these beings could be sentient.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@FCO:  And I need you to stay away from those things.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@Talic: Okay, let’s start scanning for some of these things...
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ CTO:  Just trust me Zarn, it's there.  Stay away from it!

@<Talic> CTO:  We’ve tried, but we can't seem to find them.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@CMO:  I'm just not taking any chances Doctor.  My phaser is on stun.
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Yes...I wonder what's going on
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@OPS: Listen to me... put the phaser down, they haven't attacked us but they might if we show aggression.

ACTION:  A Talosian appears in front of the group of Captains and begins to speak.

CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@Talic: Then you haven't tried everything. ::takes out his tricorder:: OPS: Where exactly? ::points with his tricorder::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@::points to the left of Zarn::  CTO: There, about a half meter from you.
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::aims his tricorder at where it's supposed to be:: OPS: Here? ::moves his tricorder through the spot::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@FCO:  I'm not showing any aggression yet Will.  Just caution.  I have no intention of using this if I don't have to.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::glances to where the CTO is, pointing his tricorder to the spot as well::

#<Talosian> All:  I regret they way you all have been brought here.  ::Notices the group calming down somewhat.::  I assure you it was necessary.  We have a situation here that is foreign to us and we cannot make them see sense.  You see the Talosians are under attack and as you all know we are a peaceful race and do not use violence.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ TO:  Yes, right there.
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::places his hand on the phaser:: OPS: Then put it down... keep you hand on it if it makes you feel safe but at least lower it.
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ :: eyes continue to dart around the bridge tracking the gelatinous beings ::
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@CMO: There must be a reason why only some of us can see them... Can you compare the readings of the Commander with the records of other people who have claimed to seen things... the FCO for example, and see if there is something consistent?

#<Talosian> All:  This race has been attacking our people and we have noticed as we probe your worlds that they have made their way beyond Talosian space.  In short ladies and Gentlemen, we are under attack.

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ FCO:  I'll lower it, but, I will not put it away.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@CTO: Good idea... I might have the records ::fiddles with his tricorder, taking his eyes off Telgar::
OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::begins to hear the conversation coming over the com::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@OPS: That's all I ask. ::smiles::

#<Talosian> All:  I'm hoping we can all put our differences aside and help each other.

FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@::turns to the Romulan:: Kort: Has anyone tried to communicate with these beings?
CTO_Lt_Zarn says:
@::starts modifying the tricorder:: Talic: Must be some way to scan these things.
Host Kort says:
@FCO:  We've tried to no avail.
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@CTO: We could use my tricorder, it has a more precise scanning utility
XO_Quchant says:
Lore: Something does not seem right.  The Talosians can use illusions to make people do pretty much anything...why do they need our help?
CMO_Lt_Rokar says:
@::begins to check the setting of his medical tricorder::

<Lorehani> ::Shrugs:: XO:  That is the million dollar question.  Now should we be scared of something that can unnerve the Talosians?

OPS_Cmdr_Telgar says:
@ ::continues to keep an eye on the jello beings::
FCO_Cmdr_Foster says:
@Kort: We need to get their attention.

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