Star Trek: A Call to Duty
U.S.S. Tal-War NCC-80872 - SD 10902.15

Starring:

David Gibson			as	[CO] Captain Tobius Wuer
Ian Robinson			as         [XO] Commander Thomas T. Quchant

…Also Starring…

Scott Knight			as 	[FCO] Commander William X. Foster
Julie Léger			as	[OPS]	Commander Sharra Torene Telgar
Edvin Mihhailov		as	[CTO]	Ensign Sylar Koval
Gilles Léger			as	[CEO]	Ensign Thomas Angus T`gai Silek
Cathy Knights			as         [CMO] Lieutenant Ren Ro’kar
Andrew James			as	[CIV] Thalev Idrani

…Guest Starring…
Arlene McIntyre		as	[NPC] Lorehani
Julie Léger			as	[NPC] Gopher
JR Klein			as 	[NPC] Prosecutor Smith 

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

SUMMARY:  It's been six weeks since the Tal War returned from the outer rim.  Command has been busy trying to decide if there is enough evidence to charge the Command staff and Lt Xavier with the destruction of the USS Rogers and the Death of Lt Matheson.

The Prosecutor has called all the relevant parties together.

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XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@::in his quarters on the Tal-War::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: It is just procedural right?
Prosecutor Smith says:
::has summoned the crew into her office. Official court proceedings were still a ways away::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::At the desk console in his quarters working on a pet project of his::
Lorehani says:
@::Looks up from her PADDS.::  XO:  Hon I think so.  It still sounds that Gopher acted on his own...but I don't know......
Gopher says:
:: Paces around the room on the Station::
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::sitting on a chair outside the court room, reading::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: looks up from the PADD she is studying. ::  Gopher:  Settle down Gopher.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: that ...kid has gotten into scrapes all over the place.  Hopefully if this does come to trial then I'll be able to bring up incidents such as the shuttlecraft incident at the academy as evidence of his incompetence
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::looks at the main status display in Engineering and notes that the star base crew has done an acceptable job::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: walking in a corridor, to the court room area ::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: I need representation
Lorehani says:
@XO:  That is all part of his service record and It is clear that Admiral Xavier always gets him out by pulling strings...So we got that on your side.
Prosecutor Smith says:
::sits in the courtroom, looking through her files and the Tal-War's mission log::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::taps his comm. badge:: *CIV*: Cmdr Idrani, thank you for agreeing to represent me....
Lorehani says:
@XO:  I know hon, You got anyone in mind.  The new CEO seems to have a good head on his shoulders?
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: I was thinking of this person.  ::hands Lorehani a PADD with her service record displayed on it:::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::turns around and sees the CIV:: CIV: Seems I didn't need the comm.
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: reaches the court room door and sees the CMO:: CMO: Hello.
CO Capt Wuer says:
::continues to head towards the court room with CIV::
Lorehani says:
@::Smiles and reaches for his hand:: XO: You know I'd do anything for you.  You worried about conflict of interest?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks at the CO:: CO: Not a problem, Sir. I've been reading the reports of the mission. Is there anything I need to know that didn't make it into those reports?
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::looks up at the CTO:: CTO: Morning
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: Not at all.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Gopher :  If you don't sit down and quit pacing, you're going to wear your feet out.  :: looks back at the PADD ::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: takes a seat and starts working on a PADD ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
CIV: I don't think so... the mission is well documented.... my communiqué with Command taking responsibility is documented..... and...
Lorehani says:
@::Looks at him and ponders for a moment::  XO:  Ok then...but to keep things above board I'm going to have someone working with me.  Just let me arrange that and in the meantime please get all your paper work together.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: Here.  ::hands her another PADD::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::twitches an antenna as he waits for the CO to continue::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::frowns at the display on his console and transfers some data to a PADD::
Gopher says:
OPS:  I can't help it Commander.  :: sits ::
Lorehani says:
@*CEO*:  Ens Silek, this is Lt Lorehani could you please report to my quarters.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CIV: ...well the CMO's medical report based on my illness are documented including my addiction
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::keeps reading but listens to the CO and CIV talking::
Prosecutor Smith says:
::peeks out and sees the CTO and CMO:: Both: Excuse me. I'm ready to begin, if you don't mind.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::blinks:: Lorehani: Acknowledged.
Gopher says:
OPS:  Well?  How bad is it?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Yes, that will be an obstacle in the court room, I fear. However, you were cleared for duty by medical staff before the destruction of the USS Rogers, so I don't envisage too many problems.
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: looks up at the man :: Smith: Very well.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods to EO Mackenzie and heads to the turbo lift::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::hadn't even realized they had arrived:: Smith: Would you be wanting us too?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::stops outside the doors of the Prosecutors office:: CO: Are you ready, Captain?
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: looks up at Gopher :: Gopher :  I have to tell you the truth Lt, it doesn't look good.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::looks at Smith, and pockets his PADD:: Smith: Aye
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::finishes the download and heads off toward Engineering::
Lorehani says:
@XO:  We will need to get going soon.  Prosecutor Smith wants to see us. I want to talk to Silek first though.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CIV: Ready as I'll ever be ::smiles::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: ok.
CO Capt Wuer says:
::waits for the Prosecutor::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::arrives at Lorehani quarters and pushes the announcing button::
Lorehani says:
@CEO:  Enter!
Prosecutor Smith says:
 CO: Ah, of course Captain. I'm sure you will be wanting to represent your crew.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::enters the quarters and looks around:: Lorehani: Reporting as ordered Ma'am.
Gopher says:
OPS:  Does Auntie Rachel know I'm here?
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::glances at the CO and gives him a firm nod::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::wearing his serious face::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods to the XO ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
Smith: Represent the crew, I was told my involvement was also in question.... Cmdr. Idrani is acting as my representation
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Ensign
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Gopher : Yes, she is FULLY aware.
Prosecutor Smith says:
CO: I am a human, sir, not a Klingon. Innocent until proven guilty is how I believe the phrase goes. But, as you wish.
Gopher says:
OPS:  Then everything will be alright.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: raises her eyebrows :: Gopher : Lt.....your Aunt can't help you this time.
Lorehani says:
@CEO:  I'm glad you are here.  I need your help.  As you know several people are going to be charged over what happened on the planet.  My husband is one of them.  He wants me to represent him but I need to avoid conflict of interest.
CO Capt Wuer says:
Smith: Very well.  ::heads in and sits down::
Lorehani says:
@CEO:  I'd like you to sit with me and be co-representation.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CIV: Have you had any experience of these proceedings before?
Gopher says:
OPS:  Why not?  :: whines ::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::blinks:: 
Prosecutor Smith says:
::motions the others into the courtroom and sits:: All: Now, I have read your mission log, but that is only second-hand. I wish to hear, again, what happened, directly from you.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Gopher : You have to take responsibility for yourself.  :: places a hand on his shoulder ::  It's time for you to grow up.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::enters the room and sits down near the others::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ Lorehani: I am uncertain if I am the right person for this task Ma'am. I am not qualified in judicial matters and I do not think I can give a defense that the Commander deserves.
Lorehani says:
@CEO: I have confidence in you and so does my husband.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Gopher : Let's get in there.  Fortunately, we are right next door.  :: walks out of the room and into the courtroom next door ::
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: follows everyone else into the room::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@::Stands and offers his hand to shake to the CEO::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::raises an arm:: Smith: Would it not be prudent to wait for the XO or do you wish to hear from an other one of us first?
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::works with an engineer to adjust a few protocols in the flight control systems:: Self: Where's that new Chief Tac when I need him?
Prosecutor Smith says:
CO: I would like to hear from the Ops officer and Mr. ... erm ... "Gopher".
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::looks at Commander Quchant then at his hand and raises his as in human custom:: XO: I shall attempt to perform adequately Sir.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Smith:  We are prepared.  :: motions  Gopher forward ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::looks over towards Telgar and smiles::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: I'm sure you'll do fine.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: If you don't...I'll throw you in the brig
CO Capt Wuer says:
::whispers:: CIV: My experience of Lt. Xavier leads me to believe this could go anyway.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::raises both eyebrows:: 
Prosecutor Smith says:
::nods and takes OPS and Gopher to her office::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@::winks at Lorehani::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: No, I haven't had personal experience. And I've seen Xavier's record. I think he'll get away with it. Again.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods:: XO: Ah.... a human custom... humor is a stressful situation. I understand.
Lorehani says:
@CEO/XO:  Ok, I'm going to find out what is going on.  Silek why don't you catch up with the XO. ::Hands him a PADD::  These are my notes so far.  We are going to have to go in front of the Prosecutor within the next couple hours so this is a crash course unfortunately.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: nods and follows Smith ::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::takes PADD::
Lorehani says:
@::Leans over and gives Thomas a kiss::  XO:  I will be back soon.
Prosecutor Smith says:
#Both: You are unfortunately under the most suspicion here. I'm told you may have killed Lt. Matheson. Do you mind telling me exactly what happened to him?
CO Capt Wuer says:
CIV: Well he was under orders from me, so maybe he should.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ XO: Commander, you realize that a court-martial is standard procedure no matter what the circumstances.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Would you like some refreshment while you speed read the notes?
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Yes I know.
Gopher says:
#Smith:  I didn't kill anyone!
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::looks over at the CO:: CO: Can I talk to you a moment, sir?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::shakes head:: XO: No sir.... no refreshments. I have reviewed the ship's logs as to understand how the vessel came to be on the planet's surface and it seems that the ship itself was responsible.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
# Gopher : I'll tell you when to speak Lt.  Smith:  Ensign Matheson went down with the ship, it wasn't Lt Xavier's fault that he didn't abandon ship.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::looks at the CO and CMO as they start talking::
Prosecutor Smith says:
#Gopher: I'm not making judgments. That's the judge's job.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Well, the Domar personality had taken it over
Prosecutor Smith says:
#OPS: And as for the ship itself? How did it end up going down?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods:: XO: Do we have proof of this personality even existing sir?
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: There are logs and recordings from the communications between the Tal-War and the Rogers
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::finishes the adjustments he was working on and heads for the bridge::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::walks over to the CMO:: CMO: Sorry Doctor, my mind was elsewhere
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  Ensign Matheson chose to stay to make certain that no one on the planets surface was harmed.  Lt Xavier did as was necessary to save as many as possible.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::walks over to the side and clears his throat:: CO: Sir, as you know I may be called as an expert witness in this trial
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ XO: Sir... I remember there were logs of the Greek god Apollo attacking a starship.... it does not mean that a review board will believe them.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CMO: Yes I read the orders and I am aware that my medical files regarding my recent problems with my symbiont have been reviewed.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::looks at him in the eye:: CO: There is a strong likelihood that I will have to hand in your medical records, and I am legally bound to mention your previous... issues
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Trill personalities are an established fact, and also in Vulcan culture, separate personalities being ..carried is not unknown either.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  The fault lay with the Tal-War it's self.  As you know, there were extenuating circumstances for the Tal-War… The Tal-War, under unauthorized control, attacked the Rogers.
Prosecutor Smith says:
#OPS: Unauthorized control?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods:: XO: Agreed. I am simply attempting to.... ::searches for the human metaphor:: ... play devil's advocate.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CMO: I am not above the law Doctor, it comes down to how the court views my medical issues
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
CO: But I will do my best to represent in your best light that I can
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  That is correct Sir.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Understood.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CMO: Starfleet has already exonerated me of responsibility during my illness, and subsequently Domar's actions were not my fault.  But I refuse to use that to defend my actions
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith: A personality known as Domar was accidently transferred to the ships memory banks and took control of the ship.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::gives the CO and CMO some space to talk::
Prosecutor Smith says:
#OPS: A personality, was it? But it used your Captain as its host.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
CO: Understood sir ::places his hand on his shoulder:: May the Prophets be with you, sir
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::arrives on the bridge and accesses the flight console, in particular the console's access protocols::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::looks at the PADD:: XO: We would need to get the Guardian as an expert witness for these proceedings. 
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  Actually, it was a previous host of the Captains that had been temporarily transferred to me.
CO Capt Wuer says:
CMO: Thank you Doctor.  You belief in me is reward enough what ever happens.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: ok. I don't think that'd be a problem
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::smiles:: CO: You and I have been through too much to let a 'small' court martial get in our way. ::looks back at Idrani:: CO: I suppose we should return to your...um... lawyer
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ XO: His testimony would probably be acceptable proof to the existence of the "host".
Prosecutor Smith says:
::gives OPS a confused look: OPS: Then who was it... whose body was it, that fired upon the Rogers?
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: There is certainly precedence there
CO Capt Wuer says:
::looks at Idrani:: CMO/ CIV: A damn fine layer I hope he is too ::smiles::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  Domar was IN the ships computer.  It was in no one's body.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to the CO and CMO:: CMO/CO: I hope so too.
Prosecutor Smith says:
#OPS: And there was no way to regain control of the vessel?
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
#Smith:  There were attempts made.  I don't have any personal experience of it as I was kidnapped by Domar and put in stasis.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
CIV: Sir, have you represented an officer in a court of law before?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ XO: Then I believe we should proceed to the conference room with the Guardian, this should not take very long.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: Certainly...after you
Lorehani says:
::Returns to her quarters.  Her face shows that she is not happy.::  XO/CEO:  Gentlemen... looks like everyone has been gathering in front of the prosecutor’s officer.  Lt Xavier is already inside being questioned.
Prosecutor Smith says:
#Gopher: And you?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::nods and heads to the exit::
Gopher says:
Smith:  Me what Sir?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CMO: Why does everyone keep asking me that? No I haven't, but I am confident nonetheless.
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::applies the new protocols and procedures to the system access display::
Prosecutor Smith says:
#Gopher: Did you attempt to regain control of the Tal-War?
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@CEO: I'm quite certain that goes against due process or something doesn't it
CO Capt Wuer says:
::sits back down next to Idrani:: CIV: I have every faith in you Commander.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I won't let you down; I take my duty very seriously.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
CIV: Experience is always good to have ::smiles a little and sits back down::
Lorehani says:
@::Looks at the two men:: XO/CEO:  I think it is time to join them.  ::Looks at her husband with concern and love::
Gopher says:
#Smith:  I wasn't on the Tal-War at the time Sir.  I was on the Rogers.  Domar transferred all personnel except Commander Telgar off the ship and we were issued the Rogers to go and get the Tal-War back.
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ XO: Perhaps you are correct sir... as I stated, I am not well versed in Starfleet judicial procedures.
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: We were just about to leave to go there I think....
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@::steps out into the corridor::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
Self: No sh... CMO: Thank you.
Lorehani says:
@::Gathers up the rest of the PADDs and follows the men out of the room.::
Prosecutor Smith says:
::nods:: I think I've heard enough from you two. You're dismissed. ::steps out and motions to Wuer:: CO: May I see you, Captain?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::walks down the corridor::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::thinks that it might be a good idea of going back to the 20th century notion of using an ignition key that has to be physically inserted and manipulated in order to make the ship go::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::steps with the Captain::
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: nods and motions for Gopher to leave with her ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::hears the call:: CIV: Shall we?
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::nods and steps in with the CO::
CO Capt Wuer says:
::heads into the office as OPS and Gopher leave::
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::watches the OPS and Gopher enter::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
Gopher: Nice hair-do.
Gopher says:
::after they leave the room, whispers to Sharra ::  OPS:  How do you think that went?
CO Capt Wuer says:
::sits down:: Smith: I hope I can be as much help as you need.
Prosecutor Smith says:
#CO: Your XO took command of the Rogers, is that correct?
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: shakes her head ::  Gopher : I don't know Lt.  I just don't know.  :: sighs ::  I just know it's the truth.
Lorehani says:
@::Heads towards the docking ring.::
CO Capt Wuer says:
#Smith: The XO was in command of the Rogers, I was still relieved of duty when Starfleet Command transferred the crew to the USS Rogers
Lorehani says:
@XO:  Thomas, don't volunteer information.  Just answer the questions directly.  I don't want to give them more information then they really need.
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
#::sits down::
Prosecutor Smith says:
#::smiles at CIV, trying to make this as painless as possible for everyone:: CO: What did you do during that time?
CO Capt Wuer says:
#Smith: I was either unconscious, sedated or disorientated due to the prolonged loss of my hosts
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@Lore: Ok.  Sounds like I treat them like I treat you when I've gotten myself in trouble.  Look straight ahead and answer the questions yes or no
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
#::makes a note on his PADD::
CO Capt Wuer says:
#Smith: Doctor Ro’kar monitored me in sickbay
Prosecutor Smith says:
#::nods and turns to Idrani:: CIV: Can you tell me about what was done to get back the Tal-War?
Lorehani says:
@::Chuckles:: XO:  Ahhh yes, but this time you don't have to sleep on the couch.
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::taps the last couple of protocols in and runs a diagnostic of the console::
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
OPS: How did it go, Commander?
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::frowns::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
#Smith: According to the official records, the Guardian completed the Trill ceremony and returned Domar to Captain Wuer.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
:: shakes her head ::  CMO:  I don't know.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
:: sighs :: OPS: Alright ::glances over at the CTO:: Self: I wonder if he is sleeping?
Prosecutor Smith says:
#CIV: But there were other efforts, weren't there?
CTO Ens Koval says:
:: is sitting in his chair, waiting if someone is going to ask him something ::
CO Capt Wuer says:
#Smith: If you mean before that, the CMO stabilized my condition... and numerous AT went to the surface to find Telgar... I would eventually leave Gopher in charge
Gopher says:
::Sits down and puts his head in his hands ::  Self: I'm going to die.  Auntie Rachel is going to kill me.
CMO Lt Ro’kar says:
::pulls out his PADD and continues to review his results::
CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
#Smith: Two away teams had been sent to investigate the area to formulate a recovery plan. One was led by... ::looks at his PADD:: Commander Quchant and the other by... Lieutenant Mattheson. It was this second team that the Captain was a member of.
OPS Cmdr Telgar says:
Gopher : You aren't going to die.  :: thinks to self 'you might wish you were though' ::
CEO Ens Silek says:
@ ::follows Lorehani in the docking ring::
XO Cmdr Quchant says:
@:;follows his wife wondering why she didn't take the transporter over...as she doesn't at all need the exercise::
FCO Cmdr Foster says:
@::smiles as the diagnostic comes back ok::

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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Tal-War
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Original Air Date: 10902.15
Script Editor: Scott Knight
Executive Producer: Arlene McIntyre

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